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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.

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.

Public Service Reform Committee seeks views as part of pre-budget scrutiny

Lynzie McLean — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:48:00 +0100

The Public Service Reform Committee is seeking views as part of its pre-budget scrutiny 2027-28.

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited seeks supplier feedback on Port Infrastructure Framework

Lynzie McLean — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:28:00 +0100

Over the past year, Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has undertaken supplier engagement activities to better understand how future procurement opportunities can be structured to support effective project delivery. Feedback received during this process has informed the development of two proposed multi-lot frameworks covering a range of technical and contractor services.

Meet the Buyer North set to return for 2026!

Lynzie McLean — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:28:00 +0100

Meet the Buyer North is once again set to bring businesses together for the largest free procurement event in the North of Scotland.

Celebrating World SME Day: How SDP Helps Scottish Businesses Win Public Sector Contracts

Lynzie McLean — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:06:00 +0100

Scotland’s small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of our economy. They create jobs, drive innovation and support communities across the country. Ahead of World SME Day on 27 June 2026, we’re celebrating the contribution Scotland’s SMEs make every day and highlighting the opportunities available through public sector procurement.

The Department for Transport to host a webinar on the Central Digital Platform

Gillian Cameron — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:01:00 +0100

The Department for Transport and other UK government departments are hosting a webinar to provide guidance and training to all suppliers on how to register on and navigate the Central Digital Platform.

Perth and Kinross Council Seek Views from Local Businesses on Bidding for their Contracts.

Gillian Cameron — Thu, 28 May 2026 15:56:00 +0100

Perth and Kinross Council (PKC) are undertaking a consultation to better understand the views and experiences of Perth and Kinross businesses in bidding for contract opportunities with the Council.

SDP announce Meet the Buyer 2026 Agenda

Lynzie McLean — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:55:00 +0100

The Supplier Development Programme has announced the agenda for Meet the Buyer 2026, which will take place on 2 June at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central.

Meet the Buyer 2026: Health Zone Exhibitors Introduced

Brooke Warwick — Fri, 15 May 2026 08:51:00 +0100

The Supplier Development Programme is delighted to announce that Public Services Delivery Scotland is sponsoring the Health Zone at Meet the Buyer National 2026, on Tuesday 2 June 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central.

Meet the Buyer 2026: Education Zone Exhibitors Introduced

Noemi — Wed, 13 May 2026 09:30:00 +0100

Do you want to secure a share of Scotland’s multi-million-pound education sector spend? Come along to the Meet the Buyer National Education Zone, on Tuesday 2 June at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central.

Discover Dumfries & Galloway Council Contracts

Noemi — Fri, 08 May 2026 10:30:00 +0100

Introduce your business to Dumfries & Galloway Council at The Bridge, Dumfries on 21 May from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

SDP announced as finalist at the UK National GO Awards!

Brooke Warwick — Fri, 08 May 2026 09:20:00 +0100

The Supplier Development Programme, in collaboration with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, has been recognised as a finalist for the ‘Public Procurement Project of the Year - Local Government & Health’ award at the UK National GO Awards 2025/26.