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Veolia Seeks Scottish Suppliers for £70m Energy Expansion Across Scotland

Veolia, a global leader in ecological transformation, is expanding its Energy and Utility Services operations in Scotland and is seeking capable Scottish suppliers to support a growing pipeline of long‑term projects. With major tenders expected in late Q1/early Q2 for projects exceeding £70m and contract terms of 15–20 years, this is a significant opportunity for experienced contractors.

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.

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

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