Welcome to the Supplier Development Programme
If you’re a Scottish SME or third sector organisation interested in working with the public sector, we can help. We offer expert training, support and information to help you win work and grow your business. And best of all – it’s completely free.
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Latest news
Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Downtime Scheduled
16 May: The Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) is scheduled for downtime on 19 May from 6pm to 10p,.
#SupplierOpps with Orkney Islands Council
16 May: Would you like to work with Orkney Islands Council? The Council has published a number of contract opportunities on the Public Contracts Scotland portal.
#SupplierOpp with The Scottish Parliament
16 May: The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) has a requirement for a Scottish Gaelic Translation Services to support the Gaelic Language Plan and Language policy.
Tender opportunities
- • Invitation To Tender for the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Project
- • Educational Services Procured Services Arrangement (PSA)
- • Secure Data Environment - Prior Information Notice (PIN)
- • Laboratories Managed Service
- • Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES)
- • Social Research and Analysis Framework
- • Ground Preparation - Glenlivet Estate
- • PROC 24-2571 Specialist Paper, Ancillary Items and Technical Support
- • NP35924b Rivaroxaban Tablets
- • ITT for the Provision of Print and Fulfilment Services in Scotland to Support Home Energy Scotland
- • Invitation To Tender for the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Project
- • Educational Services Procured Services Arrangement (PSA)
- • Secure Data Environment - Prior Information Notice (PIN)
- • Laboratories Managed Service
- • Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES)
- • Social Research and Analysis Framework
- • Ground Preparation - Glenlivet Estate
- • PROC 24-2571 Specialist Paper, Ancillary Items and Technical Support
- • NP35924b Rivaroxaban Tablets
- • ITT for the Provision of Print and Fulfilment Services in Scotland to Support Home Energy Scotland
Featured events
1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist
Tuesday 21 May 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Knowing what your business needs to have in place before you start tendering is the foundation to success. This webinar will provide you with an easy to use checklist and description of all the policies, processes and evidence you need to have ready before you bid on an opportunity.
Talking Tenders with Forestry and Land Scotland - Mechanised Ground Preparation Operations
Tuesday 21 May 2024, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Supplier Engagement webinar to provide more information on the Mechanised Ground Preparation Operations opportunity.
Talking Tenders with Nature Scot
Friday 24 May 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
This event is ideal for businesses who are interested in getting into peatland restoration, have relevant skills and machinery but little or no experience of delivering upland restoration projects.
Talking Tenders with NHS GG&C
Tuesday 28 May 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is looking to engage a wider range of suppliers to tender for its future contracts and be part of its supply chain. Join this webinar to find out how your business can do business with NHSGGC, as well as the free support available through the Supplier Development Programme that can help you tender more successfully.
Police Scotland Bus Transport Framework
Tuesday 28 May 2024, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Are you a local bus company that is interested in working with Police Scotland, if yes, please join us as we discuss an upcoming contract for the transport of Officers throughout Scotland (and where required, the rest of the UK)
2.1 Passing the Selection Stage – The Single Procurement Document (SPD)
Wednesday 29 May 2024, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar
During this webinar we take an in-depth look at the Single Procurement Document (SPD), which was formerly known as the ESPD and PQQ. Attend this course to gain tips and hints that will help you ace this first step and move forward in the bidding process.
Talking Tenders with East Lothian Council
Thursday 30 May 2024, 10.00-11:30am
Webinar • Partner Event
Please join us to hear ELC colleagues discuss the upcoming Framework for the Supply of Transport Services, principally for the conveyance of adult services.
Useful resources
Getting started
Read our helpful jargon buster and other documents
Case studies
How SMEs in Scotland have won public sector work with the support of SDP
If things go wrong
Help for suppliers who are having issues or concerns with a Scottish procurement exercise
Sample policy documents
Download free, customisable workplace policy templates for your business