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Explore Upcoming Opportunities at Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer
Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with procurement teams from across Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling Councils, as well as a range of contractors, on Thursday 17 November 2026, from 9.30am-1pm, at Forth Valley College, Falkirk.
Tender Truths: No Business is Too Small to Bid for Public Sector Contracts
Have you considered bidding for a public sector contract but felt that you didn’t stand a chance against bigger competitors? You are not alone. Every four years the Scottish Government surveys suppliers to identify obstacles to public procurement, and the last one reflected this misconception.
Find Your Next Customer in Our Meet the Buyer Zone at the Scottish Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition
The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) is delighted to announce that we will be hosting a free to attend Meet the Buyer (MTB) Zone at the Scottish Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition taking place across September 30 and October 1, 2026, at the SEC in Glasgow.
Inverclyde Council Publishes Pipeline Projects Ahead of its SDP Meet the Buyer
Get ready to talk tenders with Inverclyde Council and contractors at Inverclyde Meet the Buyer, on Tuesday 25 August 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at the Beacon Art Centre, Greenock.
Help Zero Waste Scotland Combat Household Food Waste
SDP is asking its Local Authority Partners to join Zero Waste Scotland for an idea generation workshop, to tackle Scotland’s food waste, on Tuesday 18 August, 9.30am at COSLA Conference Centre, Edinburgh.
Meet the Buyer North set to return for 2026!
Meet the Buyer North is once again set to bring businesses together for the largest free procurement event in the North of Scotland.
Meet the Buyer 2026: Health Zone Exhibitors Introduced
The Supplier Development Programme is delighted to announce that Public Services Delivery Scotland is sponsoring the Health Zone at Meet the Buyer National 2026, on Tuesday 2 June 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central.
Meet the Buyer 2026: Transport Zone Exhibitors Introduced
We are delighted to announce that Department for Transport (DfT) is sponsoring the Transport Zone at Meet the Buyer National 2026, on Tuesday 2 June, at DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central.
Can you Supply & Deliver Bread, Rolls & Bakery Products?
Scotland Excel is currently seeking suppliers for a new framework opportunity for the Supply & Delivery of Bread, Rolls & Bakery Products, the Prior Information Notice (Pin) was published on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) on 12/4/23 and it is anticipated that the contract notice will be published shortly and will be open until 3 July 2023.
Mitie set to Strengthen Scotland supply chain with the Supplier Development Programme
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SDP welcomes inclusion in the latest Scottish Government Procurement Report
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SDP Scotland Publishes Meet the Buyer 2019 Report
The Supplier Development Programme has published a Report on Meet the Buyer 2019. Meet
the Buyer 2019 was held on 13 November 2019 at Hampden Park, Glasgow. Headline
partners included the Scottish Government and Scotland Excel.
Supplier Development Programme champions update to PCS Supplier Finder Profile
Supplier Development Programme welcomes inclusion in Scottish Government Economic Action Plan
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