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SDP's top achievements in 2021

30 Dec 2021: Thanks to you, 2021 has been a busy year for the Supplier Development Programme. Read this quick blog to find out about some of SDP's top achievements in 2021!

Scottish Suppliers invited to work with the MOD on Land Integrated Operating Services

20 Dec 2021: Learn about a new contract opportunity with the Ministry of Defence related to Land Integrated Operating Services.

Merry Christmas from the Supplier Development Programme!

15 Dec 2021: View the SDP Christmas Card for 2021!

Guest Blog: Insight into Scottish Procurement Thresholds & SPPN 8/2021

14 Dec 2021: Kenny Govan, Senior Procurement Officer at Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), wrote a guest blog for the Supplier Development Programme for the month of December 2021.

Scottish Procurement Alliance Announces Nationwide Supply of Kitchen Units & Worktops Framework

13 Dec 2021: The Scottish Procurement Alliance is seeking Scottish businesses for the its kitchen units and worktops framework, which will be available to public sector bodies for both residential and non-residential projects.

Fife Council Meet the Buyer 2021: Dunfermline Learning Campus and Levenmouth Railway Link Supply Chain Opportunities Outcomes

7 Dec 2021: Read about the outcomes from activities during the virtual Fife Council Meet the Buyer 2021: Dunfermline Learning Campus and Levenmouth Railway Link Supply Chain Opportunities event on 4 November 2021.

New Scottish Procurement Policy Note: Preparing to transition towards a National Care Service for Scotland (7/2021)

7 Dec 2021: Scottish Procurement has issued a new Scottish Government Policy Note 7/2021 to advise public bodies involved in the commissioning and procurement of social care services.

SDP is looking for Expert Trainers!

6 Dec 2021: SDP has published a PIN for a Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) for the Provision of Training that will be open to suitably qualified and experienced new entrants at all times over its term.

Share your opinion on Lanarkshire Meet the "Real" Buyer & win a £50 gift card!

3 Dec 2021: Share your opinion to inform plans for future Lanarkshire Meet the Buyer events and one lucky supplier will win a £50 gift card!

How cyber secure is your business?

1 Dec 2021: Learn more about the upcoming Cyber Resilience webinar with Scottish Government happening on 16 December.