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Scottish Government Publish SPPN 1/2026: Annual Procurement Reports for 2026 to 2027

Lynzie McLean — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:50:00 +0000

The Scottish Government has published a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN), providing details on how contracting authorities should notify Scottish Ministers of the publication of their annual procurement reports covering financial year 2026 to 2027.

Procurement threshold values 2026-2027

Gillian Cameron — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:17:00 +0000

The European Commission has updated thresholds above which public procurement rules apply for the next two years. The new thresholds for contracts governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the Concessions Contracts (Scotland) Regulation 2016, the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 and the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, came into force on 1 January 2026, and will be in place until the end of 2027.

Did you know there is a free tender training service in Scotland?

Lynzie McLean — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:39:00 +0000

Each year, the Supplier Development Programme (SDP) delivers over a hundred training webinars and networking events across Scotland, designed to help businesses win a share of Scotland’s £16.6bn public sector spend.

Supporting Crown Commercial Service’s SME Action Plan Across Scotland

Amy Peters — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:05:00 +0000

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has recently launched its refreshed SME Action Plan, aimed at removing barriers and expanding opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises across the UK.

Supplier Development Programme welcomes Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited Aboard

Amy Peters — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) is delighted to formally welcome Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) as its newest affiliate member.

Final Days to Share Your Views on Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act Changes

Lynzie McLean — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:11:00 +0000

The Scottish Government’s consultation on proposed amendments to the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act’s thresholds is due to close on 8 January 2026. This is your final chance to have your voice heard.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from SDP!

Lynzie McLean — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:18:00 +0000

The Supplier Development Programme would like to thank all of our suppliers, members, and partners for your support during 2025.

SDP Set to Exhibit at Space-Comm

Lynzie McLean — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:09:00 +0000

The Supplier Development Programme is delighted to be exhibiting at Space-Comm, at SEC Glasgow, on 3 and 4 December 2025.

Free Tender Support for Police Scotland Catering Opportunity

Amy Peters — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:28:00 +0000

Calling all catering and hospitality providers across Scotland! The Supplier Development Programme (SDP), on behalf of the Scottish Police Authority, is hosting an interactive ‘Talking Tenders’ webinar on their upcoming Provision of Catering and Hospitality Services Framework.

SDP Awarded Public Procurement Project of the Year at GO Awards Scotland 2025

Lynzie McLean — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:09:00 +0000

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP), alongside NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, received the ‘Public Procurement Project of the Year’ Award at the GO Awards Scotland 2025/26.

Consultation on amending the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act’s thresholds

Gillian Cameron — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:42:00 +0100

Procurement plays a vital role in delivering public services and supporting local economies. The Scottish Government, has recently launched their consultation seeking views on changing the thresholds within the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (the Act).

New Venue Announced for Fife Meet The Buyer 2025

Julie Shennan — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:40:00 +0100

The annual Fife Meet The Buyer event has moved location for 2025; it will be held in the brand-new Dunfermline City Campus, on 6 November, from 9am-12:30pm.

Meet the Supplier Development Programme at the Renfrewshire Council Local Business Event

Amy Peters — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:08:00 +0100

The Supplier Development Programme is delighted to be attending the upcoming Renfrewshire Local Business event, where we’ll be on hand to provide expert guidance and support to local businesses looking to engage with the public sector.

SDP Bank Holiday Office Closure

Lynzie McLean — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0100

The Supplier Development Programme will be closed on Monday 29 September 2025 and our helpdesk will be unavailable during this time.

Supplier Development Programme shortlisted as GO Awards finalist

Lynzie McLean — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:31:00 +0100

The Supplier Development Programme has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories at this year’s GO Awards Scotland, which will be presented at the Marriott in Glasgow at the GO Awards Scotland Ceremony on 28 October 2025. The GO Awards celebrate the very best procurement achievements from across the UK’s public, private and third sector organisations.

CMAL publishes Pin notice for Engagement Events for Contractors, Professional Services, Communities & The Third Sector - Port Infrastructure

Gillian Cameron — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:01:00 +0100

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) have published their PIN notice on Public Contracts Scotland.

Winds of Change at Onshore Wind Developer Forum at South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters

Amy Peters — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:43:00 +0100

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) was delighted to contribute to discussions aimed at helping local businesses in South Lanarkshire capitalise on a £3.6 billion wave of investment in renewable energy.

Perth and Kinross Council intend to issue a contract opportunity for Child Disability Support Services

Gillian Cameron — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:22:00 +0100

Perth and Kinross Council have published a Future Contract Opportunity (below OJEU threshold) on public Contracts Scotland.

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection for an Electronic Document Management and Workflow (EDMWS) Solution

Gillian Cameron — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:54:00 +0100

As part of the development process for a procurement strategy for Argyll and Bute Council’s future Electronic Document Management and Workflow (EDMWS) solution, The Council is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in the Request for Supplier Information (RFI) available via the published Future Contract Opportunity (below OJEU threshold) on Public Contracts Scotland.

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd Hosting Market Engagement Events to Shape Future Engineering Procurement

Amy Peters — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:13:00 +0100

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is inviting organisations and stakeholders to take part in a series of market engagement events aimed at shaping the future of Engineering Technical Professional and Support Services procurement.