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RJ McLeod awarded North Ayrshire Council Largs Seawall Contract

30 Jun 2023: RJ Mcleod is seeking suppliers to supports works at Largs Seawall for North Ayrshire Council.

Guidance on Public Procurement for SMEs and Third Sector Suppliers launched on World SME Day.

27 Jun 2023: The Scottish Government has published new guidance on Public Procurement for SMEs and Third Sector Suppliers, created in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme and other members of the Procurement Supply Group, on World SME Day.

#SupplierOpp with Shetland Islands Council

23 Jun 2023: Shetland Islands Council has published a Contract Notice PCS for the provision of Consultant Marine, Civil Engineering and Technical Services.

Orkney Islands Council Launch Procurement Strategy Consultation

23 Jun 2023: Have your say! Orkney Islands Council is seeking views on its proposed procurement strategy for the next five years.

Rural Affairs Secretary reaffirms importance of protecting peatlands in Scotland

16 Jun 2023: The latest Scottish Government blog, discussing Mairi Gougeon, Rural Affairs Secretary, visit to Brussels for EU Green Week, highlights the importance of protecting Scotland's peatlands and wetlands.

Businesses invited to Stirling’s Community Wealth Building event!

16 Jun 2023: Businesses are invited to Stirling’s Community Wealth Building (CWB) event, on 21 June. There is a packed agenda, and businesses will have the opportunity to engage with representatives from the public sector, private contractors and business support providers.

SDP to attend Making Scotland's Future Conference

16 Jun 2023: The Supplier Development Programme will be exhibiting at Scotland's most established manufacturing conference, the Making Scotland’s Future Conference 2023, which is expected to bring together over 300 manufacturers from across the country.

NatureScot joins the Supplier Development Programme

15 Jun 2023: NatureScot joins the Supplier Development Programme as an affiliate member. The partnership aims to promote upcoming peatland restoration projects and how to tender for them.

Scotland Excel and Supplier Development Programme- supporting potential suppliers bid for their frameworks.

15 Jun 2023: The Supplier Development Programme announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Scotland Excel at the national Meet the Buyer event in May, witnessed by Tom Arthur MSP, Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance.

Used Electric Vehicle Loan for Business helping the drive to zero emission vehicles

14 Jun 2023: To support Scottish businesses meet new public sector requirements regarding the supply and delivery of low carbon goods and services, and circular solutions, the Energy Saving Trust is offering interest free loans to purchase electric or hydrogen vehicles.

Balfour Beatty opens supply chain engagement in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme

14 Jun 2023: Balfour Beatty have taken up corporate membership with the Supplier Development Programme to support them reach out across Scotland to encourage a wide range of suppliers, including more local SMEs, and social enterprises to become a part of their supply chain.

Can you Supply & Deliver Bread, Rolls & Bakery Products?

6 Jun 2023: Scotland Excel, tender training

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Submarine Disposal Capability Market Interest Day

5 Jun 2023: Ministry of Defence (MOD) is holding a Submarine Disposal Capability market interest day