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Lanarkshire Businesses Invited to Explore a Changing Workplace

1 Oct 2026: 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.

Supplier Development Programme partners with Procurex Scotland 2026

21 Sep 2026: 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. Find out how you can get involved too.

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

17 Sep 2026: Upcoming Scottish Government framework set to change how training for project delivery and public procurement is organised.

Explore Upcoming Opportunities at Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer

9 Sep 2026: Join us at Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer and meet face-to-face with procurement teams on Thursday 17 September 2026, at Forth Valley College, Falkirk.

Help Test the New Supplier Journey Structure

31 Aug 2026: You are invited to comment on the new Supplier Journey structure supporting suppliers navigate the procurement process

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

25 Aug 2026: The Department for Transport will host a webinar on 15 September to provide guidance on how to use the Central Digital Platform.

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

24 Aug 2026: Scottish Government's Supplier Journey has been updated with guidance on how to prepare for climate questions in public sector bids.

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

21 Aug 2026: Ever felt like your business was too small to tender? SDP offers free tender training webinars and networking events to assist you in finding and bidding for public sector contracts.

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

21 Aug 2026: SDP set to host a MTB Zone at the Scottish Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, taking place on September 30 and October 1, 2026.

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

20 Aug 2026: Learn more about Inverclyde Council's upcoming projects at the Beacon Art Centre, Greenock on the 25 August 2026, from 9:30am to 12:30pm.

SELECT becomes Supplier Development Programme’s inaugural Network Partner

20 Aug 2026: 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.

The Construction Sessions - Sustainability In Construction - 29 September 2026

6 Aug 2026: Scottish Government –Procurement and Property Directorate are hosting a webinar on Sustainability In Construction.

Building Stronger Supply Chains in the North of Scotland

6 Aug 2026: Are looking to strengthen your presence in the North of Scotland, identify new suppliers or demonstrate your commitment to social value? Find out how Meet the Buyer North 2026 can help you reach these goals.

Help Zero Waste Scotland Combat Household Food Waste

6 Aug 2026: SDP is asking its Local Authority Partners to join Zero Waste Scotland for an idea generation workshop, to tackle Scotland’s food waste at the Cosla Conference Centre.

Help the Scottish Government shape the Procurement and Supplier Journeys

6 Jul 2026: Don't miss your chance to help the Scottish Government shape the updated Procurement and Supplier Journeys.

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

6 Jul 2026: The Public Service Reform Committee is seeking views from public sector leaders, staff delivering public sector services, and more as part of its pre-budget scrutiny 2027-28.

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited seeks supplier feedback on Port Infrastructure Framework

6 Jul 2026: Caledonian Maritime Assets is seeking feedback from suppliers on a proposed Port Infrastructure Framework opportunity.