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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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South Lanarkshire Council, Community Benefit supplier meeting

Thursday 1 October 2026, 10:30am-12:00pm

Webinar

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.

Talking Tenders with City of Edinburgh Council (CEC)

Film and Photography Services Framework Agreement - (CT1845)

Thursday 1 October 2026, 2:00-3:30pm

Webinar

Would you like to work with CEC to provide Photography, or Film and Video services for a range of communications, engagement, and marketing activities? Then you won't want to miss this opportunity to hear directly from the buyers, as we discuss this upcoming opportunity and give you the chance to put your questions to our CEC colleagues.

Scottish Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference

Thursday 1 October 2026, 9:00am-3:00pm

Glasgow • External Event

Visit the SDP Meet the Buyer Zone at The Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference in the Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow from 30 September to 1 October 2026.

Meet the Buyer South 2026

Wednesday 7 October 2026, 10:00am-1:00pm

Haddington • SDP Event

Join SDP, East Lothian and Scottish Borders Councils at the 5th annual Meet the Buyer South event, on 7 October 2026, from 10am to 1pm, in Haddington.

Aligned Tender Training: City of Edinburgh Council's Film and Photography Services

How to use PCS & PCS-T to bid for this CEC opportunity electronically

Thursday 8 October 2026, 10:00-11:30am

Webinar

The City of Edinburgh Council needs suppliers with demonstrable experience of delivering creative and visual content for public sector and/or third sector organisations, to support a range of communications, engagement, and marketing activities through the provision of high-quality film and photography services.

3.2 Expanding to sell into the wider UK market

Tuesday 13 October 2026, 2:00-3:30pm

Webinar

This workshop will show experienced bidders how to grow your business by exploring new public sector markets through out the UK. Thanks to technology, doing business across borders is more accessible than ever–but is it really that easy to expand your footprint?

Talking Tenders with Glasgow City Council (GCC)

Accommodation Only Services - Private Rented Sector Accommodation

Tuesday 13 October 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm

Webinar • Partner Event

GCC are looking for experienced Letting Agents, Housing Management company's or similar organisations that can provide accommodation only services. If this is you then you won't want to miss this online meeting, to hear directly from GCC colleagues such as, Commissioning Service Managers, Principal Officers, Procurement Officers, Social Work colleagues and the Locality Team Service Managers, as we discuss an upcoming opportunity for you to work with GCC, to provide Private Rented Sector Accommodation

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

Thursday 15 October 2026, 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.

Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Innovation Notices and Guidance

Wednesday 21 October 2026, 2:00-3:30pm

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

Scottish Construction Summit 2026

Thursday 22 October 2026, 9:00am-6:00pm

Glasgow • External Event

The Supplier Development Programme is proud to sponsor the Scottish Construction Summit 2026, coming to Glasgow SEC on 22 October, from 9am-6pm.

Procurex Scotland 2026

Thursday 29 October 2026, 9:00am-4:00pm

Glasgow • External Event

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) is proud to be a partner of Procurex Scotland 2026, taking place on Thursday 29 October at the SEC, Glasgow.

Glasgow City Council Private Rented Sector Accommodation

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

Tuesday 3 November 2026, 2:00-3:30pm

Webinar

GCC are looking for experienced Letting Agents, Housing Management company's or similar organisations that can provide accommodation only services. If this is you, then you won't want to miss this online meeting as we demonstrate Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) and Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T) and explore the tender documents to help you to bid for this opportunity

Aligned Tender Training: East and South Ayrshire Council’s Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services and Support

How to use PCS & PCS-T to bid for this SAC opportunity

Wednesday 4 November 2026, 10:30am-12:00pm

Webinar

East and South Ayrshire Councils are looking for local suppliers that can provide Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services and Support. Join us for this Aligned Tender Training webinar and build confidence using PCS for this live tender opportunity.

Fife Meet the Buyer

Thursday 5 November 2026, 9:00am-12:30pm

Fife • Partner Event

DON’T miss this years Fife Council’s Meet the Buyer event, on Thursday 5 November 2026.

Lanarkshire Meet the “Real” Buyer

Tuesday 10 November 2026, 10:00am-2:00pm

Hamilton • 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.

1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know

Wednesday 11 November 2026, 2:30-4:00pm

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.

Quick Quotes Made Easy

Thursday 12 November 2026, 2:00-3:30pm

Webinar

Quick Quote is an online quotation facility within Public Contracts Scotland (PCS), that enables buyers to request competitive quotes electronically for low value purchases. Join our webinar to find how you can increase your chances of being invited to Quote.

South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) Community Benefit supplier meeting

Thursday 12 November 2026, 10:30am-12:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

South Lanarkshire Council PSA & DPS Providers - Community Benefits Meeting

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

Tuesday 17 November 2026, 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.

Consortium Creation and Planning

Wednesday 18 November 2026, 3:00-4:30pm

Webinar

Consortium bidding offers numerous benefits for small businesses, including increased access to larger contracts. This free tender training will help you to assess, if you should consider forming a consortium and how to go about it.

Ayrshire Meet the Buyer

Wednesday 25 November 2026, 9:30am-12:30pm

Ayr • SDP Event

The Supplier Development Programme has teamed up with the Ayrshire Councils to host Ayrshire Meet the Buyer, on Wed 25 November 2026, 09.30am-12.30pm, at Ayr Racecourse. 

1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist

Thursday 26 November 2026, 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 1 December 2026, 10:30am-12:00pm

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.

Power up your SDP Partnership

Tuesday 1 December 2026, 2:00-3:30pm

Webinar • SDP Event

Join our upcoming webinar designed to help our partners better understand the full range of benefits, resources, and opportunities available through SDP, so you can get the most out of our Programme. 

1.5 Pricing Your Tender – A Sustainable Approach

Thursday 3 December 2026, 1:30-3:00pm

Webinar

Do you find the pricing element of your bid challenging or is it a stab in dark, then let’s shine a little light on it! ? During this course, an SDP expert will help you to overcome the common challenges faced by suppliers and explain how your pricing is evaluated by public sector buyers

Aligned Tender Training: Scottish Government Legal Services Framework

How to use PCS & PCS-T to bid for this Legal Services opportunity electronically

Tuesday 8 December 2026, 10:30am-12:00pm

Webinar • SDP Event

Scottish public sector organisation are looking for legal experts to join the upcoming Commercial and Corporate Law Legal Services Framework. If this opportunity is of interest to you then you then you won't want to miss this live interactive webinar, as we walk you through the bidding process to be awarded onto this framework

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

Wednesday 9 December 2026, 2:00-3:30pm

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.

How To Do Business With Veolia

Postponed – future date TBC

Webinar

Veolia, a national environmental solutions provider, is keen to meet current and potential new suppliers to share information on commissioning priorities, and upcoming projects.

Glasgow City Council Mini Bus & Coach Ad-hoc Framework Aligned Tender Training - Webinar

Postponed – future date TBC

Webinar

An Aligned Tender Training webinar to discuss the upcoming Glasgow City Council Mini Bus & Coach Ad-hoc Framework opportunity

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

Tuesday 12 January 2027, 2:00-3:30pm

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)

Wednesday 20 January 2027, 2:00-3:30pm

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.

2.4 Improving Your Bid Score - Increase Your Tender Win Rate

Thursday 28 January 2027, 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.

2.5 Responding to Tender Policy Requirements - Power of Procurement

Tuesday 2 February 2027, 10:30am-12:00pm

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.

3.1 Understanding Your Role in Contract Management – Critical Success Factors

Wednesday 10 February 2027, 2:00-3:30pm

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.

3.2 Expanding to sell into the wider UK market

Thursday 18 February 2027, 10:30am-12:00pm

Webinar

This workshop will show experienced bidders how to grow your business by exploring new public sector markets through out the UK. Thanks to technology, doing business across borders is more accessible than ever–but is it really that easy to expand your footprint?

1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know

Tuesday 23 February 2027, 2:00-3:30pm

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

Thursday 4 March 2027, 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.

1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist

Wednesday 10 March 2027, 2:30-4:00pm

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.

Glasgow City Council Meet the Buyer

Tuesday 16 March 2027, 10:00am-2:00pm

Glasgow • SDP Event

Glasgow City Council and the Supplier Development Programme, invite local businesses and third sector organisations of all sizes to this free, in-person event, which will take place on Tuesday 16 March 2027 at the City Chambers, Glasgow.

1.4 Planning Your Bid – Time and Resources

Tuesday 16 March 2027, 2:00-3:30pm

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.

1.5 Pricing Your Tender – A Sustainable Approach

Thursday 18 March 2027, 10:30am-12:00pm

Webinar

Do you find the pricing element of your bid challenging or is it a stab in dark, then let’s shine a little light on it! ? During this course, an SDP expert will help you to overcome the common challenges faced by suppliers and explain how your pricing is evaluated by public sector buyers

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

Wednesday 24 March 2027, 2:00-3:30pm

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.

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