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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

Wednesday 23 October 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm

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.

Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition

Wednesday 23 October 2024, 9:00am-Thursday 24 October 2024, 4:00pm

Glasgow • External Event

The Supplier Development Programme will be exhibiting at the Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition on 23 - 24 October 2024 at the SECC. Register your tickets now!

Talking Tenders with Clackmannanshire & Stirling Councils

Joint Employability Framework for Stirling and Clackmannanshire Local Authority areas

Wednesday 23 October 2024, 2:00-3:30pm

Webinar • Partner Event

You won't want to miss this opportunity if you are a Forth Valley provider that is interested in bidding for the upcoming Employability and Skills programme. Join us to hear directly from colleagues based within both councils as we discuss the details of this upcoming framework opportunity.

Procurex Scotland 2024

Thursday 24 October 2024, 9:00am-4:00pm

Glasgow • External Event

The Supplier Development Programme is a proud partner of Procurex Scotland, which is set to return to the SEC, Glasgow on Thursday 24th October 2024.

Meet the Buyer South 2024

Tuesday 29 October 2024, 10:00am-1:00pm

Galashiels • SDP Event

Meet the Buyer South promises to be a fantastic opportunity for suppliers in the South of Scotland! Book your free place now.

Writing compelling bids for the NHS National Community Benefit Gateway (NCBG) portal for the Greater Glasgow Area

Tuesday 29 October 2024, 1:30-3:00pm

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.

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

Thursday 31 October 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm

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

Clackmannanshire Council Meet the Buyer

& Tier One Contractors - In-person event

Thursday 31 October 2024, 9:00am-12:30pm

Alloa • Partner Event

DON’T miss this opportunity to Meet the Contractors to discuss the pipeline and timelines for contracts worth approx £115m. Clackmannanshire Council, hub East Central Scotland, Ogilvie Construction and Robertson Construction are keen to with meet you to hear about your business.

1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities

Tuesday 5 November 2024, 2:30-4:00pm

Webinar

Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.

1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist

Wednesday 6 November 2024, 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.

Joint Employability Framework for Stirling and Clackmannanshire Local Authority Areas

Aligned Tender Training - how to use PCS & PCS-T to bid for the Stirling and Clackmannanshire councils joint Employability Framework

Wednesday 6 November 2024, 2:00-3:30pm

Webinar

Join us to find out how to use Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) & Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T) to bid for this joint opportunity in real -time, as we follow the buyers instructions to access the tender documents live online.

Fife Council Meet the Buyer

Thursday 7 November 2024, 8:30am-12:30pm

Dunfermline • SDP Event

The 15th Annual Fife Council Meet the Buyer Event returns on Thursday 7 November!

1.4 Planning Your Bid – Time and Resources

Tuesday 12 November 2024, 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.

The City of Edinburgh Council: Supplier Engagement Event

Thursday 14 November 2024, 9:00-11:30am

Edinburgh • SDP Event

The City of Edinburgh Council welcomes local micro, small and supported businesses, as well as third sector organisations, to its Supplier Engagement Event.

Lanarkshire Meet the "Real" Buyer

Wednesday 20 November 2024, 10:00am-2:00pm

Airdrie • Partner Event

This event is an opportunity for local businesses to talk to leading contractors and local authority services from North and South Lanarkshire, supported by SDP.

1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities

Tuesday 26 November 2024, 1:00-2:30pm

Webinar

Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.

2.1 Passing the Selection Stage – The Single Procurement Document (SPD)

Wednesday 27 November 2024, 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.

2.2 How to Write Outstanding Tenders - The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage

Thursday 5 December 2024, 1:30-2:00pm

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.

2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)

Tuesday 10 December 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm

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.

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) - Mechanised Ground Preparation Operations

Aligned Tender Training - how to use PCS & PCS-T to bid for this opportunity

Postponed – future date TBC

Webinar

During this webinar, our SDP expert trainer will demonstrate how to find and bid for this FLS contract, using both Public Contract Scotland (PCS) and Public Contract Scotland -Tender(PCS-T) live online

Renfrewshire Council - Care at Home Framework

Aligned Tender Training - using PCS & PCS-T to bid for this contract opportunity - ON HOLD (Awaiting go ahead from Council)

Postponed – future date TBC

Webinar • Partner Event

Renfrewshire Council is currently reviewing the approach of commissioning Care at Home services. Please join us to hear vital information about the imminent Care at Home Providers framework.

2.4 Improving Your Bid Score - Increase Your Tender Win Rate

Wednesday 15 January 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm

Webinar

Getting the highest possible score in your bid is essential to winning a contract, but it can be difficult to know exactly what the buyer is looking for. This webinar provides an insight into the buyers’ needs and expectations to ensure you win points.

Talking Tenders - Clean Heat Procurement Webinar Series

Clean Heat Market and Opportunities

Thursday 16 January 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

What is clean heat? During this first in a series of Clean Heat online events, you will learn about the size and growth of the clean heat market. We will also discuss the main clean heat framework contracts and the support that is available to help you to bid.

2.5 Responding to Tender Policy Requirements - Power of Procurement

Thursday 23 January 2025, 1:30-3:00pm

Webinar

In addition to legal policy requirements like health and safety, this webinar will help your business understand and action social issues that are prioritised in Scotland's public sector such as Net Zero, Community Wealth Building and Fair Work, and provide the most up-to-date policies in your bids.

Talking Tenders - Clean Heat Procurement Webinar Series

Getting tender ready and how to bid for clean heat contracts.

Thursday 23 January 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

What is clean heat? This is the second in a series of Clean Heat online events - arguably the most important. This webinar aims to help Scottish based SMEs to win more contracts in the ever-expanding clean heat market.

3.1 Understanding Your Role in Contract Management – Critical Success Factors

Tuesday 28 January 2025, 10:30am

Webinar

This advanced workshop explains how to successfully deliver on your contract, what to do if things go wrong, and how to win again when it is retendered.

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.

1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities

Tuesday 18 February 2025, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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