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Discuss Energy Contract Opportunities with SDP at All Energy 2026

Join the Supplier Development Programme (SDP) for advice on tendering for opportunities within the energy sector, as it sponsors and exhibits at All Energy on 13 and 14 May at the SEC, Glasgow.

SDP to attend DPRTE Scottish Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit

The DPRTE Scottish Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit takes place at the Marriott Glasgow on 20 May 2026, offering SMEs a practical route into Scotland’s growing defence market.

Meet the Buyer National set to return for 2026

Now in its 17^th year, this free-to-attend networking event will take place on Tuesday 2 June 2026, from 10am to 3pm, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central.

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.

Reducing Grave Professional Misconduct Risk in Your Supply Chain

The Scottish Government has released guidance to help reduce the risk of grave professional misconduct in your supply chain, with its latest Policy Note Public procurement - human rights and grave professional misconduct: SPPN 3/2026.

Meet the Buyer North set to return for 2025!

The Supplier Development Programme will hold the eighth annual Meet the Buyer North event on Wednesday 10 September at The Music Halls in Aberdeen. This free event will provide suppliers an opportunity to learn about upcoming contracts and opportunities in the North of Scotland.

Meet the Construction Zone Buyers

Meet the Buyer 2024, on Wednesday 5 June at Hampden Park, Glasgow, is set to play host to the first ever Construction Zone, sponsored by hub South West Scotland.

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.

NHS GGC and SDP win a GO Excellence in Public Procurement Award

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and the Supplier Development Programme have been announced as the winner of the Developing Supplier Diversity Award at the GO Excellence in Public Procurement Awards Scotland 2023.

Media Release: Fife Council Meet the Buyer set to return to Fife Business Week

Headlining Fife Business Week, the 14th annual Meet the Buyer Event, organised by Fife Council in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, is coming to the Carnegie Conference Centre, Dunfermline, on Thursday, 9 November 2023 from 9am until 12:30pm.

Meet the Buyer South set to return for a second year!

Together with headline partners at South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE), Scottish Borders Council, Dumfries and Galloway Council, and the Scottish Government, the Supplier Development Programme (SDP) has announced the second Meet the Buyer South event to take place on Tuesday, 3 October 2023 in Langholm.

Less than one week to go until Meet the Buyer North 2023!

Less than one week to go until 6^th annual Meet the Buyer North event! With 750 suppliers already registered to attend, we anticipate Meet the Buyer North 2023 to be our busiest yet!

Balfour Beatty to host first 'Talking Tenders' event in partnership with SDP

Balfour Beatty opens supply chain engagement in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme

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

SDP and Scottish Government invite private sector contractors to exhibit at Meet the Buyer 2023

RJ McLeod Online Meet the Contractor Event Announced

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde innovates engagement with supply chain in partnership with SDP

SDP plays a vital role in Scotland's journey to sustainable procurement