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Scottish Government Releases Guidance on UK Cross Border Framework Procurement

If you are looking to buy goods, works or services from a procurement framework founded in another part of the UK, you might wonder which country’s rules apply to your procurement process.

Scottish Government Publish Annual Report on Procurement Activity in Scotland 2023-2024

The Scottish Government has published the  annual report on procurement activity in Scotland for the 2023 to 2024 financial year, which highlights SDP’s role in supporting SMEs and Third Sector Organisations bid for public sector contracts.

Scottish Government Publish SPPN 1/2026: Annual Procurement Reports for 2026 to 2027

The Scottish Government has published a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN), providing details on how contracting authorities should notify Scottish Ministers of the publication of their annual procurement reports covering financial year 2026 to 2027.

Supplier Development Programme shortlisted as GO Awards finalist

The Supplier Development Programme has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories at this year’s GO Awards Scotland, which will be presented at the Marriott in Glasgow at the GO Awards Scotland Ceremony on 28 October 2025. The GO Awards celebrate the very best procurement achievements from across the UK’s public, private and third sector organisations.

SDP Attend Scottish Government’s Public Service Reform Summit

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) was invited along to the Scottish Government ‘Public Service Reform Summit’, on Monday 17 February 2025, at the Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow. 

Scottish Government Extends Deadline For Supplier Survey

The Scottish Government has extended the deadline for the Supplier Survey 2024, with a new closing date of Tuesday 19 November at 5pm. 

Scottish Government Launch Supplier Survey

The Scottish Government is currently undertaking a survey of suppliers to the public sector in Scotland on a range of issues related to public procurement and the tendering process.

CivTech Challenge 10.2: Scottish Fire & Rescue Service

The Scottish Fire & Rescue service, a member of the Supplier Development Programme (SDP), is keen to understand how technology can identify and measure firefighter’s exposure to contaminants.

#SupplierOpps with Orkney Islands Council

Do you want to work with Orkney Islands Council? The Council has published a number of Contract Notices on the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) portal. 

Choosing the Right Meet the Buyer to Attend

As an increasing amount of councils are looking to engage local businesses and social enterprises, they are turning to Meet the Buyer events to network face-to-face with suppliers. These Meet the Buyer Events provide a great chance for private sector suppliers to meet public sector buyers in a relaxed environment and find out more about their opportunities.

Scottish Government announce new grant funding to decarbonise public sector buildings

Businesses invited to Stirling’s Community Wealth Building event!

Scottish Government publishes Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland: 2023 to 2028

Meet the Buyer 2023: UK Department for Transport Stage

Meet the Buyer 2023: Power of Procurement Stage

Scottish Government announces one month to go until Meet the Buyer 2023

Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) - National Commissioning

Launch of Community Wealth Building Consultation

Lanarkshire Meet the "Real" Buyer 2023