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Did you know there is a free tender training service in Scotland?
Each year, the Supplier Development Programme (SDP) delivers over a hundred training webinars and networking events across Scotland, designed to help businesses win a share of Scotland’s £16.6bn public sector spend.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from SDP!
The Supplier Development Programme would like to thank all of our suppliers, members, and partners for your support during 2025.
SDP Set to Exhibit at Space-Comm
The Supplier Development Programme is delighted to be exhibiting at Space-Comm, at SEC Glasgow, on 3 and 4 December 2025.
SDP Awarded Public Procurement Project of the Year at GO Awards Scotland 2025
The Supplier Development Programme (SDP), alongside NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, received the ‘Public Procurement Project of the Year’ Award at the GO Awards Scotland 2025/26.
SDP Bank Holiday Office Closure
The Supplier Development Programme will be closed on Monday 29 September 2025 and our helpdesk will be unavailable during this time.
Two Weeks to go Until Meet the Buyer North: Prepare for Your Attendance
With just two weeks to go until Meet the Buyer North 2025, now is the perfect time to plan your visit.
SDP Bank Holiday Closure
The Supplier Development Programme will be closed on Monday 26 May for the bank holiday weekend.
SDP Bank Holiday Closure
The Supplier Development Programme will be closed on Monday 5 May for the bank holiday weekend.
SDP Bank Holiday Closure
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The Supplier Development Programme will be closed on Friday 18 April and Monday 21 April.
Join the SDP Team as our New Customer Development Officer
Are you passionate about customer service, and have an understanding of public sector tendering and stakeholder engagement? If your answer is yes, the Supplier Development Programme would like you to apply to be the new member of our team!
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.
A Guide to Meet the Buyer Events: What Are They and Should Your Business Attend?
What are Meet the Buyer Events?
Meet the Buyer events are an opportunity for suppliers to introduce themselves to public sector buyers and private sector contractors to learn about upcoming projects, contracts, frameworks, and supply chain opportunities.
Prepare your business for Meet the Buyer National 2024
With less than one month to go until Meet the Buyer National 2024, now is the perfect time to plan your visit.
Merry Christmas from the Supplier Development Programme!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Supplier Development Programme!
The Scottish Government highlight SDPs upcoming Meet the Buyer events in latest Scottish Procurement Vlog
Scottish Government announces only 2 months to go until Meet the Buyer North 2023
SDP and Scottish Government invite private sector contractors to exhibit at Meet the Buyer 2023
Scottish Government announces only 2 months to go until Meet the Buyer 2023
Scottish Government releases new FAQs about the Plan for the Future
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