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Through our extensive list of training and events, the Supplier Development Programme can help small to medium sized businesses, as well as supported businesses, become what we call “tender ready”.
Listed in chronological order, the “Events List” is a comprehensive list of all SDP training, events and external events. Events can also be viewed by month in the “Events Calendar” tab. If you are interested in a specific course and wish to know when and where it is currently scheduled, please browse our courses and be sure to log in to book.
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1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know
Tuesday 11 February 2025, 1:30-3:00pm
Webinar
New to bidding, tendering and procurement? Join this introductory course to gain a comprehensive overview of the public sector marketplace in Scotland and beyond.
Talking Tenders with NHS GG&C
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde-Supplier Engagement Event
Thursday 13 February 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is looking to engage a wider range of suppliers to tender for its future contracts and be part of its supply chain. Pleas join us to find out how your business can do business with NHSGGC, in addition to finding out about the free support available through the Supplier Development Programme to help you to tender successfully.
Talking Tenders with Dundee City Council - Scaffolding Framework
Please join us to hear from DCC colleagues discuss the upcoming Scaffolding Framework
Tuesday 18 February 2025, 10:00-11:00am
Webinar • Partner Event
Dundee City Council in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme is hosting this Talking Tenders webinar for local businesses to raise awareness of their upcoming Scaffolding Framework opportunities.
1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
Wednesday 19 February 2025, 2:00-3:30pm
Webinar
Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.
Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Innovation Notices and Guidance
Scotland Innovates Training
Thursday 20 February 2025, 10:30-11:30am
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
1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist
Tuesday 25 February 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Knowing what your business needs to have in place before you start tendering is the foundation to success. This webinar will provide you with an easy to use checklist and description of all the policies, processes and evidence you need to have ready before you bid on an opportunity.
Talking Tenders with City Of Edinburgh Council
How we buy and what influences our approach, City of Edinburgh Council
Wednesday 26 February 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Following on from the recent in-person Supplier Engagement event, The City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) is delighted to provide a further session for local SMEs and third sector organisations, to hear from the CEC Procurement team to help to demystify public procurement and provide suppliers- who have little or no experience in bidding for City of Edinburgh public sector contracts, with an opportunity to learn the routes to market and business support available to them.
Writing compelling bids for the NHS National Community Benefit Gateway (NCBG) portal for the Greater Glasgow Area
Postponed – future date TBC
Webinar • Partner Event
Our SDP expert trainer will share with you how to write a compelling bid for entry on the NCBG which has been established to link suppliers with local community needs.
Talking Tenders with West Dunbartonshire Council
Talking Tenders with West Dunbartonshire Council on how they buy and what they look for in a supplier
Thursday 27 February 2025, 10:00-11:30am
Webinar
West Dunbartonshire Council in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme is hosting a Talking Tenders webinar for local businesses and third sector organisations to raise awareness of how to do business with the council and to highlight some of their upcoming and future contract opportunities.
South Lanarkshire Council, Community Benefit supplier meeting
Do you understand Community Benefits
Thursday 27 February 2025, 2:00-3:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
All local SME's that want to work with the SLC should attend this webinar to fully understand what a Community Benefit is. Whether you are a current South Lanarkshire Council Contractor or Supplier looking for a refresh on our approach Community Benefits or new to how SLC manage Community Benefits, this is a great opportunity to hear about the process and speak with representatives from the Procurement Service.
1.4 Planning Your Bid – Time and Resources
Tuesday 4 March 2025, 1:30-3:00pm
Webinar
The biggest learning curve in tendering is understanding the time, energy and resources that go into creating a winning bid. This webinar will walk you through the steps of how to plan and manage your bid, making it as stress free as possible.
Meet the Buyer Tayside
Tuesday 4 March 2025, 10:00am-2:00pm
Dundee • Partner Event
Don’t miss the annual Meet the Buyer Tayside event, on Tuesday 4 March 2025 at the Innovation Hub at Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc, Dundee.
2.1 Passing the Selection Stage – The Single Procurement Document (SPD)
Tuesday 11 March 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm
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.
Police Scotland - CyberAlarm Digital tool
Using Police Scotland’s CyberAlarm Digital Tool
Thursday 13 March 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Police Scotland has teamed up with the Supplier Development Programme, to help Scottish Businesses understand the benefits of the free Police CyberAlarm Digital Tool.
Argyll and Bute General Maintenance Term Contracts
Aligned Tender Training -how to use PCS to bid for the Argyll&Bute general maintenance contract
Tuesday 18 March 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm
Webinar • SDP Event
During this webinar our expert trainer will demonstrate- live online, how to bid for the Argyll and Bute General Maintenance Term Contract using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) portal.
2.2 How to Write Outstanding Tenders - The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage
Wednesday 19 March 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Bidding is all about getting the right words on the page and getting a compliant bid submitted on time. This webinar will demonstrate how to use PCS and PCS-T and will also look at how to construct excellent responses to buyers' questions.
Dundee City Council - Scaffolding Framework
Aligned Tender Training - how to bid for this Scaffolding Framework electronically
Tuesday 25 March 2025, 10:00-11:30am
Webinar • Partner Event
Join us, as an SDP expert walks through the bidding process from searching PCS for this contract notice, access the tender documents and prepares to submit a bid for this Dundee City Council opportunity - live online in real time
Talking Tenders with South Lanarkshire Council for Physiotherapy Services
Are you an organisation, that could offer Physiotherapy Services to employees of South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) then this is an event for you!
Wednesday 26 March 2025, 10:00-11:30am
Webinar
South Lanarkshire Council is looking to procure a replacement physiotherapy service for employees of SLC, SLLC LVJB and SEEmis
South Lanarkshire Council: New Quick Quote Process
The way that you can bid for South Lanarkshire contracts has changed!
Wednesday 26 March 2025, 2:00-3:30pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Join us to hear from South Lanarkshire Council procurement experts provide an update on the SLC tender process using quick quote.
2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)
Thursday 27 March 2025, 1:30-3:00pm
Webinar
New Frameworks are an integral part of public procurement and can be a lucrative source of business, but it’s essential to understand the Agreement. This workshop explains the types of frameworks available and what you can expect from them.
West Dunbartonshire Meet the ‘Real’ Buyer
Thursday 27 March 2025, 10:00am-12:30pm
Glasgow • Partner Event
Jointly hosted by West Dunbartonshire Council, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, and NHS Golden Jubilee, and supported by Supplier Development Programme, the West Dunbartonshire Meet the ‘Real’ Buyer will take place on Thursday 27 March from 10am to 12:30pm.
P4H Scotland 2025
Wednesday 2 April 2025, 9:00am-4:00pm
Edinburgh • External Event
We are partnering with P4H Scotland 2025 to support Scotland’s leading healthcare procurement event! Join us at Murrayfield Stadium on 2 April 2025.
Glasgow Meet the ‘Real’ Buyer
Meet the Real Buyer Glasgow
Tuesday 22 April 2025, 10:00am-2:00pm
Glasgow • Partner Event
New for 2025 Meet the Real Buyer Glasgow event, on Tuesday 22 April 2025 at the Glasgow City Chambers. Meet Glasgow based procurement teams, buyers and supply chains to learn about upcoming projects and tender opportunities, and introduce your business to your next customer!
Dumfries and Galloway Council Meet the Buyer Roadshow: Dumfries
Wednesday 23 April 2025, 9:30am-12:30pm
Dumfries • Partner Event
Register now! Dumfries and Galloway Council, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, is hosting a Meet the Buyer roadshow series.
Dumfries and Galloway Council Meet the Buyer Roadshow: Newton Stewart
Wednesday 30 April 2025, 9:30am-12:30pm
Newton Stewart • Partner Event
Register now! Dumfries and Galloway Council, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, is hosting a Meet the Buyer roadshow series.
Meet the Buyer 2025
Wednesday 4 June 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm
Edinburgh • 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 2025!
Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2025
Wednesday 1 October 2025, 9:00am-Thursday 2 October 2025, 5:00pm
Glasgow • External Event
The Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be returning to the SEC Centre in Glasgow on the 1st & 2nd of October 2025.
Forestry and Land Scotland - Tree and Seed Haulage Contract aligned Tender training
Aligned Tender Training - how to use PCS & PCS-T to bid for this opportunity
Postponed – future date TBC
Webinar • SDP Event
Join us to find out more about this upcoming contract and how to use Public Contracts Scotland & Public Contracts Scotland-Tender to bid for this FLS opportunity in real -time, as we follow the buyers instructions to access the tender documents live online
North Lanarkshire Council- Cumbernauld Shopping Centre
Aligned Tender Training- how to use PCS & PCS-t to bid for this NLC contract
Postponed – future date TBC
Webinar
Are you an asset and property management agent that is interested in working with North Lanarkshire Council, if yes, please join us as we walk through the bidding process using Public Contracts Scotland & Public Contracts Scotland-tender to deliver this services.
South Lanarkshire Council Taxi Operators Framework
Aligned Tender Training - how to use PCS & PCS-T to bid for this taxi opportunity
Postponed – future date TBC
Webinar
Please join us as our SDP expert trainer demonstrates how to find and bid for this SLC taxi providers framework, using both Public Contract Scotland (PCS) and Public Contract Scotland -Tender(PCS-T) live online.
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