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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
What are Meet the Buyer Events?
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
Scottish Government publishes Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland: 2023 to 2028
Scottish Government announces one month to go until Meet the Buyer 2023
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Meet the Buyer 2022 virtual event announced by the Supplier Development Programme
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