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Discover Contract Opportunities across Lanarkshire

Brooke Warwick — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0100

This year’s Lanarkshire Meet the Real Buyer has been so popular it is now fully booked! If you would like to attend the event, taking place on Tuesday 10 November, at South Lanarkshire HQ, Hamilton, then please add your name to the waiting list.

Tender Truths: Public Sector Supply Chains Span Many Industries

Brooke Warwick — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:18:00 +0100

Struggle to find contract opportunities for you in the Scottish public sector? This is not uncommon among Small Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Every four years the Scottish Government surveys suppliers to identify obstacles to public procurement, and in the last survey 87% of respondents were SMEs; some of whom said there were a lack of public sector contract opportunities suitable for them.

Help Shape Dundee City Council’s Construction Consultancy and Main Contractor Frameworks

Julie Shennan — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:08:00 +0100

Construction industry suppliers are invited to join Dundee City Council officers for a Consultancy and Main Contractor Frameworks Consultation Event, on Tuesday 3 November, from 10am – 1pm at Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc, Dundee.

Give Your Feedback on East Lothian Council Procurement Processes

Julie Shennan — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:37:00 +0100

East Lothian Council is seeking feedback from suppliers that work with, and that hope to work with the local authority, on how it could improve its procurement processes, in a survey with a deadline of 31 March 2027.

East Renfrewshire Council launches Employability Flexible Framework

Gillian Cameron — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:34:00 +0100

East Renfrewshire Council and the Supplier Development Programme are holding a Supplier Engagement Event to discuss the Council’s new Flexible Framework for Employability, on Monday 26 October, from 2pm at Work EastRen offices (14 Lowndes Street, Barrhead, Glasgow, G78 2QX).

Lanarkshire Businesses Invited to Explore a Changing Workplace

Lynzie McLean — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:02:00 +0100

Are you struggling with recruitment, retention or skills challenges? Business Gateway Lanarkshire invite Lanarkshire based businesses to a FREE event on Thursday 8 October, from 10am to 12pm, at the Caledonian Gladiators, Playsport in East Kilbride, to discover practical ways to build an inclusive workplace, retain talent and future-proof your workforce.

Supplier Development Programme partners with Procurex Scotland 2026

Lynzie McLean — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:41:00 +0100

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) is delighted to confirm its partnership with Procurex Scotland 2026, taking place on Thursday 29 October at the SEC, Glasgow.

Scottish Government to Merge Procurement and Project Delivery Training into £1.2m Framework

Noemi — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:08:00 +0100

A Prior Information Notice (PIN), has been published on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS), showing that Scottish Government is planning to establish a new training framework with an estimated value of £1.2 million. A contract notice is expected to be released in November 2026.

Explore Upcoming Opportunities at Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer

Brooke Warwick — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:45:00 +0100

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with procurement teams from across Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling Councils, as well as a range of contractors, on Thursday 17 November 2026, from 9.30am-1pm, at Forth Valley College, Falkirk.

Help Test the New Supplier Journey Structure

Gillian Cameron — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:10:00 +0100

The Supplier Journey (SJ) provides guidance for organisations interested in bidding for public sector contracts in Scotland.

Learn to navigate the Central Digital Platform through the Department for Transport’s webinar

Noemi — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:43:00 +0100

Are you a Scottish business wanting to explore public sector contracts within the wider UK? Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about the Central Digital Platform by attending The Department for Transport’s training webinar.

Net Zero and Your Tenders: Supplier Journey’s Guide to Getting Ready for Climate Questions

Noemi — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:32:00 +0100

Tender Truths: No Business is Too Small to Bid for Public Sector Contracts

Brooke Warwick — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:43:00 +0100

Have you considered bidding for a public sector contract but felt that you didn’t stand a chance against bigger competitors? You are not alone. Every four years the Scottish Government surveys suppliers to identify obstacles to public procurement, and the last one reflected this misconception.

Find Your Next Customer in Our Meet the Buyer Zone at the Scottish Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition

Brooke Warwick — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:45:00 +0100

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) is delighted to announce that we will be hosting a free to attend Meet the Buyer (MTB) Zone at the Scottish Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition taking place across September 30 and October 1, 2026, at the SEC in Glasgow.

Inverclyde Council Publishes Pipeline Projects Ahead of its SDP Meet the Buyer

Brooke Warwick — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:58:00 +0100

Get ready to talk tenders with Inverclyde Council and contractors at Inverclyde Meet the Buyer, on Tuesday 25 August 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at the Beacon Art Centre, Greenock.

SELECT becomes Supplier Development Programme’s inaugural Network Partner

Lynzie McLean — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:45:00 +0100

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) is delighted to announce SELECT as its first official Network Partner, marking the beginning of a new partnership model designed to bring both organisations together through shared expertise, collaborative communications and mutual support.

The Construction Sessions - Sustainability In Construction - 29 September 2026

Gillian Cameron — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0100

As part of the Construction Session, Scottish Government –Procurement and Property Directorate are hosting a webinar on Sustainability In Construction. The webinar will look at the sustainability, climate adaptation and net zero-related updates to the Client Guide to Construction Projects.

Building Stronger Supply Chains in the North of Scotland

Lynzie McLean — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:46:00 +0100

For larger contractors, winning and delivering successful projects is about more than construction. It means creating social value, contributing to community wealth building and developing resilient supply chains that use a diverse range of local suppliers - that’s where Meet the Buyer North 2026 comes in.

Help Zero Waste Scotland Combat Household Food Waste

Brooke Warwick — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:50:00 +0100

SDP is asking its Local Authority Partners to join Zero Waste Scotland for an idea generation workshop, to tackle Scotland’s food waste, on Tuesday 18 August, 9.30am at COSLA Conference Centre, Edinburgh.

Help the Scottish Government shape the Procurement and Supplier Journeys

Lynzie McLean — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:28:00 +0100

The Scottish Government has published two short surveys to gather feedback on the Procurement Journey and Supplier Journey websites.