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
SDP announced as finalist in UK GO Awards
10 Apr: The Supplier Development Programme, in collaboration with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, has been recognized as a finalist for the Developing Supplier Diversity Award at the UK National GO Awards 23/24.
#SupplierOpp with Orkney Islands Council
9 Apr: Orkney Islands Council is seeking a suitably qualified contractor for the 'Inspection and Testing of Vehicles for use as Taxis and Private Hire Cars' Contract.
Discover the Latest Public Contracts Scotland Improvements
8 Apr: SDP has welcomed Scottish Government improvements to the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) website, to help suppliers find and bid for contracts. Discover the updates…
Tender opportunities
- • Microbiology Testing Managed Service
- • Provision of Steam Boiler Feedwater Treatment and Systems Management
- • Adult Advocacy Services
- • Road Coring 2024-2028
- • PURCH2415 PIN / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR THE PROVISION OF CARBON OFFSETTING OF UK BASED EMISSIONS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
- • Consumers in Vulnerable Circumstances Research
- • Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of an Automated Dosing Platform for CMAC
- • PURCH2403 Provision Of Contract Agreement For Large-Scale Vacuum Chamber
- • Supply and Delivery of Waste Disposal Equipment
- • Care at Home Services
- • Microbiology Testing Managed Service
- • Provision of Steam Boiler Feedwater Treatment and Systems Management
- • Adult Advocacy Services
- • Road Coring 2024-2028
- • PURCH2415 PIN / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR THE PROVISION OF CARBON OFFSETTING OF UK BASED EMISSIONS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
- • Consumers in Vulnerable Circumstances Research
- • Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of an Automated Dosing Platform for CMAC
- • PURCH2403 Provision Of Contract Agreement For Large-Scale Vacuum Chamber
- • Supply and Delivery of Waste Disposal Equipment
- • Care at Home Services
Featured events
2.4 Improving Your Bid Score - Increase Your Tender Win Rate
Tuesday 16 April 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Getting the highest possible score in your bid is essential to winning a contract, but it can be difficult to know exactly what the buyer is looking for. This webinar provides an insight into the buyers’ needs and expectations to ensure you win points.
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) - Dynamic Purchasing System for Deer & Other Wildlife Management
Wednesday 17 April 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Join us, as an SDP expert walks through the bidding process from searching PCS for this contract notice, access the tender documents and prepares to submit a bid for this framework opportunity
Dundee City Council Home to School Transport (Taxis in inc Wheelchair Accessible vehicles)
Thursday 18 April 2024, 10.00-11:30am
Webinar
Join us, as an SDP expert walks through the bidding process from searching PCS for this contract notice, access the tender documents and prepares to submit a bid for this Dundee City Council opportunity live online
Dumfries and Galloway Council Meet the Buyer Roadshow: Newton Stewart
Tuesday 23 April 2024, 9.30am-12:30pm
Newton Stewart • SDP Event
Register now! Dumfries and Galloway Council, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, is hosting in-person Meet the Buyer roadshow.
3.1 Understanding Your Role in Contract Management – Critical Success Factors
Tuesday 23 April 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
This advanced workshop explains how to successfully deliver on your contract, what to do if things go wrong, and how to win again when it is retendered.
2.5 Responding to Tender Policy Requirements - Power of Procurement
Tuesday 23 April 2024, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar
In addition to legal policy requirements like health and safety, this webinar will help your business understand and action social issues that are prioritised in Scotland's public sector such as Net Zero, Community Wealth Building and Fair Work, and provide the most up-to-date policies in your bids.
P4H Scotland 2024
Thursday 25 April 2024, 9.00am-4:00pm
Edinburgh • External Event
P4H Scotland is holding an in-person event for buyers and suppliers of the healthcare procurement community..
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
