Welcome to the Supplier Development Programme
If you’re a Scottish SME or third sector organisation interested in working with the public sector, we can help. We offer expert training, support and information to help you win work and grow your business. And best of all – it’s completely free.
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Latest news
Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Downtime Scheduled
16 May: The Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) is scheduled for downtime on 19 May from 6pm to 10pm.
#SupplierOpps with Orkney Islands Council
16 May: Would you like to work with Orkney Islands Council? The Council has published a number of contract opportunities on the Public Contracts Scotland portal.
#SupplierOpp with The Scottish Parliament
16 May: The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) has a requirement for a Scottish Gaelic Translation Services to support the Gaelic Language Plan and Language policy.
Tender opportunities
- • Supply & Distribution Of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes, Prepared Products, and Milk
- • PURCH2379 PROVISION OF A (SCANNING) TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPE
- • Framework for Fixed Firefighting Systems Maintenance and Servicing
- • Building Fabric Maintenance and Small Works (up to GBP 150k) MTC Framework Agreement
- • Appointment of Lift Consultant for Lift Replacement Works - Phase 4 & 5
- • Provision of Winter Roads Forecasting (Tayside and North East Scotland)
- • HR and Payroll Managed Service Support
- • Invitation To Tender for the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Project
- • Educational Services Procured Services Arrangement (PSA)
- • Secure Data Environment - Prior Information Notice (PIN)
- • Supply & Distribution Of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes, Prepared Products, and Milk
- • PURCH2379 PROVISION OF A (SCANNING) TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPE
- • Framework for Fixed Firefighting Systems Maintenance and Servicing
- • Building Fabric Maintenance and Small Works (up to GBP 150k) MTC Framework Agreement
- • Appointment of Lift Consultant for Lift Replacement Works - Phase 4 & 5
- • Provision of Winter Roads Forecasting (Tayside and North East Scotland)
- • HR and Payroll Managed Service Support
- • Invitation To Tender for the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Project
- • Educational Services Procured Services Arrangement (PSA)
- • Secure Data Environment - Prior Information Notice (PIN)
Featured events
Talking Tenders with Nature Scot
Friday 24 May 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
This event is ideal for businesses who are interested in getting into peatland restoration, have relevant skills and machinery but little or no experience of delivering upland restoration projects.
Police Scotland Bus Transport Framework
Tuesday 28 May 2024, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Are you a local bus company that is interested in working with Police Scotland, if yes, please join us as we discuss an upcoming contract for the transport of Officers throughout Scotland (and where required, the rest of the UK)
2.1 Passing the Selection Stage – The Single Procurement Document (SPD)
Wednesday 29 May 2024, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar
During this webinar we take an in-depth look at the Single Procurement Document (SPD), which was formerly known as the ESPD and PQQ. Attend this course to gain tips and hints that will help you ace this first step and move forward in the bidding process.
Talking Tenders with East Lothian Council
Thursday 30 May 2024, 10.00-11:30am
Webinar • Partner Event
Please join us to hear ELC colleagues discuss the upcoming Framework for the Supply of Transport Services, principally for the conveyance of adult services.
Meet the Buyer National 2024
Wednesday 5 June 2024, 10.00am-3:30pm
Glasgow • SDP Event
Meet procurement teams, buyers and supply chains to learn about upcoming projects and tender opportunities, and introduce your business to your next customer at Meet the Buyer 2024!
Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Innovation Notices and Guidance
Thursday 6 June 2024, 11.00am-12:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Scottish Government has added new functionality to Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) titled - Preliminary Market Consultation notice, Pre-commercial Procurement notice and Pre-commercial procurement Award notices. In addition to a Supplier Collaboration tool and a Research register
1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
Tuesday 11 June 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.
Useful resources
Getting started
Read our helpful jargon buster and other documents
Case studies
How SMEs in Scotland have won public sector work with the support of SDP
If things go wrong
Help for suppliers who are having issues or concerns with a Scottish procurement exercise
Sample policy documents
Download free, customisable workplace policy templates for your business
