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SDP Temporary Office Closure

29 Mar 2024: The Supplier Development Programme will be closed on Friday, 29 March and Monday, 1 April and our helpdesk will be unavailable during this time.

Do You Want Live Advice on How to Win Work on Scottish Frameworks?

28 Mar 2024: The Supplier Development Programme is pleased to announce that all four of the Procurement Centres of Expertise (CoE) are taking part in Meet the Buyer National at Hampden Park, Glasgow on 5 June!

#SupplierOpp with Fife Council

25 Mar 2024: Fife Council is looking for suitable contractors for the 'Provision of Auction Services' Framework Agreement.

Success Stories: Scottish Borders Council Partners With SDP to Support Local SMEs

20 Mar 2024: In partnership with the Supplier Development Programme (SDP), Scottish Borders Council helped local SMEs understand how to bid for its Repairs and Maintenance Framework, by hosting a free Aligned Tender Training webinar in April 2023.

Choosing the Right Meet the Buyer to Attend

18 Mar 2024: Are you overwhelmed by all of the different types of Meet the Buyer events? Check out our guide to Meet the Buyer events, designed to help you choose the right event to attend.

Meet The Buyer 2024 brings businesses together for Scotland’s largest free procurement event

7 Mar 2024: The Supplier Development Programme and headline partners, Scottish Government and Scotland Excel, will host the 15th annual Meet the Buyer National on Wednesday, 5 June 2024 at Hampden Park, Glasgow.