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SDP Publish 2023/24 Annual Report

SDPThe Supplier Development Programme has published the annual report for the 2023/24 financial year. This report covers the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. 

To celebrate the publication of the 2023/24 annual report, Gillian Cameron, Programme Manager of the Supplier Development Programme (SDP), shares a special message:

It’s hard to believe that nearly a decade has passed since I took on the role of Programme Manager for the Supplier Development Programme (SDP). What an incredible journey it has been! When I started, SDP had around 15 local authority members and 5,000 registered businesses. Today, we proudly count all 32 Scottish local authorities, 18 other public bodies, and 3 corporates as members, with a total of 23,554 businesses now registered.

The Supplier Development Programme was originally established to help Scottish SMEs and Third Sector organisations navigate the tendering process and engage with the Scottish public sector. Over the years, it has evolved into much more. SDP is now a crucial mechanism, highly valued by the Scottish public sector, including the Scottish Government, for connecting buyers and suppliers and fostering an informed and competitive marketplace.

I am excited to share our 2023/24 annual report with you. Despite the challenges of limited funding and a small team, this award-winning “wee Programme” continues to exceed expectations. With 94.5% of attendees rating SDP’s course content as ‘good or excellent’, it’s clear we’re making a positive impact.

Thank you for being part of our journey. We hope you enjoy reading about our achievements and outcomes. Here’s to many more years of growth and success together!

Read the full report here

Want to learn how your business can engage with SDP?

If you are a business, third sector organisation or social enterprise, you can join our free tender training programme by registering here.

If you are a public sector body or a larger contractor with a supply chain and want to work with us, then please contact info@sdpscotland.co.uk.

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