Outcomes

The Supplier Development Programme regularly contributes to reports, research and consultations. SDP is often asked to disseminate research opportunities to Scottish-based SMEs, third sector bodies, and supported businesses that engage with us through training and events. These opportunities will be listed on this page as they arise.

You can read more about the official consultations SDP has participated in below.

Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2025

Ayrshire Outcomes The Supplier Development Programme has published an online report on the Meet the Buyer Ayrshire 2025 event, which took place on 18 November 2025 at The Park Hotel - Kilmarnock. Alongside the Supplier Development Programme, East Ayrshire Council, North Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council were partners.

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Meet the Buyer South 2025

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) has published an online report on Meet the Buyer South, which took place on 8 October 2025, at The Tait Hall, in Kelso.

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Meet the Buyer South 2025

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) has published an online report on Meet the Buyer South, which took place on 8 October 2025, at The Tait Hall, in Kelso.

Tags: meet the buyer south scottish borders council east lothian council midlothian council scottish government helping you bid better
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Meet the Buyer North 2025 Outcomes

MTBN Outcomes The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) has published a report on Meet the Buyer North, which took place on 10 September 2025, at The Music Hall, Aberdeen.

Meet the Buyer North 2025 was organised by SDP and supported by the event’s Headline Partners, Scottish Government, Scotland Excel, and the Commercial and Procurement Shared Services (Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Highland Councils). The event also featured a dedicated Health Zone, sponsored by NHS National Services Scotland.

This free event gave suppliers in the North of Scotland access to buyers and decision makers from across the public and private sectors, helping suppliers raise the profile of their business and prepare for upcoming contract opportunities.

In total, 858 suppliers pre-registered for the event on the SDP website. 498 suppliers were in attendance on the day. This included 289 individuals from 225 unique Scottish SME businesses.

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Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer

The Supplier Development Programme has published a report on Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer, run in partnership with Clackmannanshire Council, Falkirk Council and Stirling Council. The event was held at Alloa Town Hall, Clackmannanshire.

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