Welcome to the Supplier Development Programme
If you’re a Scottish SME or third sector organisation interested in working with the public sector, we can help. We offer expert training, support and information to help you win work and grow your business. And best of all – it’s completely free.
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Latest news
SDP's SME Support Recognised in Scottish Government Action Plan
30 Apr: Scottish Government’s SME and Third Sector Procurement Action Plan, reiterates its support for SDP over the next financial year, on SME tendering training and events.
#SupplierOpp with Shetland Islands Council
23 Apr: Shetland Islands Council is seeking a supplier for the provision of Time Charter Tug Hire of suitable technical specification and class to meet the needs of the Council in Towage operations.
Help is at Hand to Use PCS Search Notices and Alert Emails
23 Apr: The PCS team has analysed its 2023 user survey and addressed the top issues, the effectiveness of its Search Notices and Alert Profile functions. Read more here…
Tender opportunities
- • Barrhead Housing Association - Landscape Maintenance Contract 2024-2027
- • ITT for Energy Saving Trust Research Services Framework Agreement
- • PURCH2376 PROVISION OF HOT BEVERAGES
- • Time Limited Housing Support Framework Agreement - 2024
- • Open Space Maintenance Contract 2024 – 2029
- • Open Space Maintenance Contract 2024 - 2029
- • Provision of a CCTV Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2024-28)
- • Outdoor and Indoor Advertising
- • PURCH2399 – UOG Lead Advisor Framework Agreement
- • SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF HEATING AND VENTILATION CONTROL SYSTEMS
- • Barrhead Housing Association - Landscape Maintenance Contract 2024-2027
- • ITT for Energy Saving Trust Research Services Framework Agreement
- • PURCH2376 PROVISION OF HOT BEVERAGES
- • Time Limited Housing Support Framework Agreement - 2024
- • Open Space Maintenance Contract 2024 – 2029
- • Open Space Maintenance Contract 2024 - 2029
- • Provision of a CCTV Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2024-28)
- • Outdoor and Indoor Advertising
- • PURCH2399 – UOG Lead Advisor Framework Agreement
- • SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF HEATING AND VENTILATION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Featured events
Aligned Tender Training - Argyll & Bute Care at Home
Tuesday 7 May 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Are you familiar with the challenges of delivering these services in the Argyll and Bute area? Then let us support you to bid to deliver Care at Home services. Please join us as an SDP expert walks through the process in real-time to show you how to bid for this tender opportunity using PCS
1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know
Wednesday 8 May 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
New to bidding, tendering and procurement? Join this introductory course to gain a comprehensive overview of the public sector marketplace in Scotland and beyond.
Fife Council - Scheme of Tenders/Quick Quotes Made Easy
Wednesday 8 May 2024, 1.00-3:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Join us to hear from Fife Council regarding the upcoming changes around how Scheme of Tender and use of Quick Quotes in (low value quotes)
1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
Thursday 16 May 2024, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar
Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.
1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist
Tuesday 21 May 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Knowing what your business needs to have in place before you start tendering is the foundation to success. This webinar will provide you with an easy to use checklist and description of all the policies, processes and evidence you need to have ready before you bid on an opportunity.
Talking Tenders with Forestry and Land Scotland - Mechanised Ground Preparation Operations
Tuesday 21 May 2024, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Supplier Engagement webinar to provide more information on the Mechanised Ground Preparation Operations opportunity.
Police Scotland Bus Transport Framework
Tuesday 28 May 2024, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Are you a local bus company that is interested in working with Police Scotland, if yes, please join us as we discuss an upcoming contract for the transport of Officers throughout Scotland (and where required, the rest of the UK)
Useful resources
Getting started
Read our helpful jargon buster and other documents
Case studies
How SMEs in Scotland have won public sector work with the support of SDP
If things go wrong
Help for suppliers who are having issues or concerns with a Scottish procurement exercise
Sample policy documents
Download free, customisable workplace policy templates for your business
