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Provision of Provision of 2025 Refit Services MV Shapinsa - Orkney Islands Council

18 Mar 2025: Orkney Islands Council has a requirement in 2025 for Vessel refit services of MV Shapinsay

Dumfries and Galloway Council – Two Active Travel Routes – Design stages 3 (Developed Design) & 4 (Technical Design) Contract Opportunity.

18 Mar 2025: Consultant to deliver the design stages 3-4, developed design, and technical design for two active travel route in Dumfries & Galloway

New Elgin Cemetery Civil Works contract opportunity published by Moray Council

17 Mar 2025: The works will include all construction works required for the cemetery: this includes extensive earthworks, construction of NMU and road accesses, drainage installation, tree planting and removal, and grass and flower seeding.

Provision of Employability Services for South Lanarkshire Council

17 Mar 2025: South Lanarkshire Council is notifying the market of a future contract opportunity for organisations interested in the provision of Employability services for South Lanarkshire Council.

Contract opportunity for architectural services to form part of design team Lerwick, Shetland.

13 Mar 2025: Shetland Island Council is looking for businesses that that can provide architectural services to form part of design team for the refurbishment of the Janet Courtney Hostel.

Calling businesses and Third sector organisations in the Perth & Kinross area- New Contracts Open for Tender.

13 Mar 2025: Perth & Kinross Council have several contract opportunities open for bidding.

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have launched a Market consultation for Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code Validation, Verification and Surveying.

12 Mar 2025: Market consultation for Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code Validation, Verification and Surveying.

Calling suppliers in the Outer Hebrides - Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has a contact opportunity open for bidders.

11 Mar 2025: Historic Environment Scotland (HES)  is seeking tenders from those who may be interested in carrying out the installation of an internal support structure to the Great Hall and Marions Extension buildings at Kisimul Castle, Barra

Could you provide Historic Environment Scotland (HES) with a modern, functionally rich and adaptable ticketing system?

11 Mar 2025: Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has a requirement for a modern, functionally rich and adaptable ticketing system

The Northern Lighthouse Board has a contract requirement for the renewal of Autodesk Subscriptions

10 Mar 2025: The Northern Lighthouse Board has a requirement for the renewal of Autodesk Subscriptions for a period of 3 years.

Argyll and Bute Council – Future contract opportunities for local businesses.

10 Mar 2025: Argyll and Bute Council have published several Prior Information Notices on Public Contracts Scotland and businesses and third sector organisations based in the Argyll and Bute region are encouraged to review and considering bidding and/or expressing their interest in the opportunities.

Dumfries and Galloway Council Shows Local Businesses its Contract Opportunities

5 Mar 2025: Dumfries and Galloway Council have published several contract and Prior Information Notices on Public Contracts Scotland

Provision of Isles Haulage Services 2025 - Orkney Islands Council

3 Mar 2025: Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for the provision of haulage services

Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Highlands - Cawdor Estate - Leonach

3 Mar 2025: Proposed Peatland Restoration, Cawdor Estate - Leonach - Highlands -

Contract opportunity for Housing Upgrade, Lerwick, Shetland Islands

3 Mar 2025: Shetland Islands Council proposes to carry out accessible housing upgrades to two dwelling houses in Lerwick, Shetland

TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF MARINE SOLAR PANELS FOR THE GENERAL LIGHTHOUSE AUTHORITIES OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND

27 Feb 2025: The Northern Lighthouse Board are looking for bidders for the following contract opportunity.

Green Light to a new £64.5 million City Deal

27 Feb 2025: The Glasgow City Region Cabinet has given the green light to a new £64.5 million City Deal project which will provide funding for all eight of the Regions’ councils to refurbish existing or to create new commercial or industrial premises.

TSOs can Benefit from PCS Updates

26 Feb 2025: Third Sector Organisations now benefit from an update to Public Contracts Scotland, where suppliers can find Scottish government contracts and buyers can find suppliers.

Join the SDP Team as our New Customer Development Officer

25 Feb 2025: The Supplier Development Programme is seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to fulfil the Customer Development Officer role to deliver stakeholder engagement for our current members and to support the design, delivery, promotion, servicing, and monitoring of new SDP memberships, including events and activities across Scotland.

The UK Procurement Act 2023 is Now Live

24 Feb 2025: The UK Procurement Act 2023, which launched on 24 February 2025, has now come into effect. Whilst many provisions of the new law will not directly apply to devolved Scottish authorities, there are still some notable implications for Scottish SMEs. Here’s what you need to know.

CyberScotland Week 2025

24 Feb 2025: The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) has partnered with Police Scotland to host a webinar, showing Scottish SMEs how the FREE ‘CyberAlarm Digital Tool’ can help your business monitor threats from cyber criminals. 

Contract for bus shelter advertising, replacement and cleaning on behalf of Stirling Council.

21 Feb 2025: Could you provide bus shelter advertising, replacement and cleaning services for Stirling Council?

Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)- Determination of Nutrients in Fresh and Waste Waters.

21 Feb 2025: Supply of laboratory instrument(s) for the Determination of Nutrients in Fresh and Waste Waters.

Scottish Enterprise is looking to appoint a single supplier to a Framework Agreement to deliver the International Selling Programme (ISP) Framework.

21 Feb 2025: The purpose of the ITT is to appoint a single supplier to a Framework Agreement to deliver the International Selling Programme (ISP) Framework, which is a package of support targeted at helping Scottish based exporting companies navigate complex B2B sales cycles and close deals with confidence.

LHC Procurement Group publishes 2025 Procurement Pipeline on behalf of SPA

19 Feb 2025: Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) publishes 2025 Procurement Pipeline.

Dumfries and Galloway Council Reviews Local Biodiversity Action Plan and Forestry and Woodland Strategy

19 Feb 2025: Suppliers sought to assist Dumfries & Galloway Council with Reviews.

Moray Council Publishes New Salt Barn Proposal Request

19 Feb 2025: Moray Council is seeking a proposal for a new Steel Portal Frame at the Keith Roads Depot on Bridge Street

Shetland Islands Publishes Time Charter Tug Hire Opportunity

19 Feb 2025: Shetland Islands Council has a supply contract for the provision of Time Charter Tug Hire of suitable technical specification and class to meet the needs of the Council in Towage operations.

Tender for Manned Security Service for East Ayrshire Council

18 Feb 2025: East Ayrshire council is looking to procure the provision of a Manned Security Service, including keyholding.

SDP Attend Scottish Government’s Public Service Reform Summit

18 Feb 2025: The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) was invited along to the Scottish Government ‘Public Service Reform Summit’, on Monday 17 February 2025, at the Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow. 

Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Northeast - Moray - Altyre Estate

18 Feb 2025: NatureScot (Procuring under Scottish Natural Heritage) is looking for businesses or third sector organisations that can provide Peatland restoration services in the Moray Area.

Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Planned and Reactive Road Maintenance Services Including Snow Clearing - Orkney Islands Council

18 Feb 2025: Orkney Islands Council are looking to establish an agreement for the provision of plant and machinery on an as required basis for the hire of various construction plant such as excavators, cranes, tractors and trailers and other heavy machinery.

Angus Council has number of contact opportunities open for bidders.

18 Feb 2025: Angus Council has the following contract opportunities open for expressions of interest and to bid for.

Scottish SMEs Encouraged to Take Action to Avoid Cyber Attacks

13 Feb 2025: Many SMEs consider their business to be too small to become the target of cyber criminals, leaving them exposed to the threat of data theft. SDP and Police Scotland have partnered up to encourage Scottish SMEs to protect themselves, using the free Police CyberAlarm tool.

Homelessness - Supported Accommodation Service- South Lanarkshire

13 Feb 2025: South Lanarkshire Council is notifying the market of a future contract opportunity for the provision of Support within a Supported Accommodation Service for South Lanarkshire.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has number of contact opportunities open for bidders.

13 Feb 2025: Historic Environment Scotland has several Grounds Maintenance contracts open for tender.

Northern Lighthouse Board Contract Opportunity – Hire of helicopters with crew.

13 Feb 2025: Northern Lighthouse Board and the Corporation of Trinity House (together the General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs)) helicopter services support

Highland Council is inviting potential suppliers to provide information regarding the future of the contractual arrangements for Utility Scale Solar PV – Longman Landfill Array Project.

13 Feb 2025: The Highland Council (THC) is currently considering its options regarding the future of the contractual arrangements for Utility Scale Solar PV – Longman Landfill Array Project.

Contractor required to provide, host, maintain and support an online Lobbying Register System for the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB)

13 Feb 2025: The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) wishes to procure and invest in a new fit for purpose Lobbying Register system to replace the current system and require a Contractor to provide, host, maintain and support a cloud-based online system.

Scottish Police Authority has published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for their Transportation of Deceased Framework.

12 Feb 2025: Police Scotland is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers to join their framework with multiple suppliers covering mainland and islands of Scotland.  

Glasgow City Council is tendering for the Supply and Delivery of Outdoor Clothing, Footwear and Accessories for Education Establishments

12 Feb 2025: A contract notice has been published by Glasgow City Council on Public Contracts Scotland inviting bids for the opportunity to supply and deliver outdoor clothing, footwear and accessories for education establishments

West Lothian Council intend re-opening The Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare services (contract reference CC13109) to new entrants.

11 Feb 2025: Are you a business or third sector organisation based in West Lothian that could provide early learning and childcare services?

Orkney Islands Council - Vessel refit services of MT Harald

11 Feb 2025: Orkney Islands - Vessel refit contract opportunity

A Guide to Meet the Buyer Events: What Are They and Should Your Business Attend?

31 Jan 2025: Meet the Buyer events are designed to help Scottish SMEs connect with public sector buyers and secure contracts. Check out our guide to Meet the Buyer events to help you select which events to attend in 2025.

Social Security Scotland- Request for Information for Specialist Office Equipment

30 Jan 2025: Social Security Scotland has published a Prior Information Notice for Specialist Office Equipment

Northern Lighthouse Board Contract Opportunity – Monitoring Equipment Copinsay Lighthouse

28 Jan 2025: Can you provide Monitoring Equipment for Copinsay Lighthouse?

Scottish Government – Data Analysis and Reporting Contract Opportunity.

27 Jan 2025: Scottish Government is planning to procure the provision of services to manage, collect, quality assure, collate and analyse the annual statutory reporting of public bodies’ climate change duties. 

Dumfries and Galloway Council has a Future Contract Opportunity for Purchase of Roads Maintenance Vehicles

24 Jan 2025: Dumfries and Galloway Council is looking for a provider of Roads Maintenance Vehicles

Do you bid for contracts outside Scotland or deliver work for the Public Sector in England or Wales?

24 Jan 2025: Are you bidding for contracts outside Scotland or delivering work for public bodies in England and Wales? Prepare for the Procurement Act 2023, launching 24 February 2025. Learn why it matters, key dates, and how to register on the new Find a Tender Service to access public contracts in England and Wales.

Future Contract Opportunity - Service & Maintenance of Technical Equipment and Local Exhaust Ventilation systems (LEV) Systems – North Ayrshire Council

24 Jan 2025: Future Contract Opportunity - Service & Maintenance of Technical Equipment and Local Exhaust Ventilation systems (LEV) Systems – North Ayrshire Council

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Asset Disposal & Resale Service Contract Opportunity

23 Jan 2025: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)has published a tender for an Asset Disposal & Resale Service and is looking to work in partnership with an auction/disposal company for guidance and advice on best practice of disposing of the Assets it no longer requires.

Third Sector Support to Shared Care contract Opportunity – NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

21 Jan 2025: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde requirement. A new model of support has been developed to commission a third sector organisation co-delivering Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) within Primary Care, supported by a dedicated Primary Care Facilitation Team (PCFT).

Rural Road Grass Verge & Hedge Cutting services – West Lothian

20 Jan 2025: Tender for a contractor to provide Rural Road Grass Verge & Hedge Cutting services

Are you a supplier of Finance System Solutions?

20 Jan 2025: Scottish Enterprise has a potential future requirement for an upgrade to their Finance System

Angus Council- Seeking suppliers to provide HIRE OF MODULAR BUILDINGS

20 Jan 2025: Angus Council is seeking  to hire 2 (two) modular buildings at one of its country parks

Meet the Buyer Tayside to Return in 2025!

20 Jan 2025: Don’t miss Meet the Buyer Tayside 2025, hosted by Dundee City Council, in partnership with Angus Council, Perth and Kinross and the Supplier Development Programme. Businesses of all sizes are invited to this free in-person Meet the Buyer event, on 4th March 2025, at the Innovation Hub at the Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc Ltd (MSIP).

Scottish Fire and Rescue Services Opportunity – Commercial Managed Disaster Recovery Service

16 Jan 2025: Scottish Fire and Rescue Services (SFRS) are looking for potential bidders for the following contract opportunity.

Historic Environment Scotland - Design, supply and installation of new mezzanine floor and staff facilities within existing warehouse.

7 Jan 2025: Historic Environment Scotland - Design, supply and installation of new mezzanine floor and staff facilities within existing warehouse.

Northern Lighthouse Board Contract Opportunity – Stevenson Rooms Video Conferencing Equipment

7 Jan 2025: Northern Lighthouse board, video conference equipment

Social Security Scotland- OutSystems Services Dynamic Purchasing System

7 Jan 2025: Social Security Scotland - OutSystems Dynamic Purchasing Sytem (DPS)