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.
Latest news
Give your Feedback on Employee Health and Wellbeing in Scotland
24 Jul: Calling all employers: SDP is encouraging you to take Public Health Scotland’s latest survey, to explain how your business approaches employee health and wellbeing.
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has a requirement is for the provision of an Occupational Therapy Equipment Maintenance Contract throughout the Western Isles.
22 Jul: the provision of an Occupational Therapy Equipment Maintenance Contract throughout the Western Isles covering:
Construction Procurement Sessions hosted by the Scottish Government Construction Procurement Policy Unit
22 Jul: The webinar will look at the importance of sustainable pricing in construction and its links to quality outputs and outcomes. It will also cover the Graduated Pricing Mechanism and Abnormally Low Tenders.
Tender opportunities
- • PURCH2152 Provision of a Framework for Supply, Maintenance and Repair of Floor Cleaning Machines
- • PS-25-143 - Stewarton Acad - Alterations, Extension and Refurbishment (PRJ0013254)
- • Cath Labs and Cardiology Stents
- • A9 Dualling: Pitlochry to Killiecrankie project
- • Material Damage & Property Owners Liability Insurance
- • Ardenglen H.A .- Electrical Inspection Condition Report
- • Medical Ward Equipment
- • DHSCFDG - Eljamel Public Inquiry - Transcription Service
- • Provision of the Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy Services Framework 2025 - 2027
- • PURCH2766 Provision of Passive Investment Manager
- • PURCH2152 Provision of a Framework for Supply, Maintenance and Repair of Floor Cleaning Machines
- • PS-25-143 - Stewarton Acad - Alterations, Extension and Refurbishment (PRJ0013254)
- • Cath Labs and Cardiology Stents
- • A9 Dualling: Pitlochry to Killiecrankie project
- • Material Damage & Property Owners Liability Insurance
- • Ardenglen H.A .- Electrical Inspection Condition Report
- • Medical Ward Equipment
- • DHSCFDG - Eljamel Public Inquiry - Transcription Service
- • Provision of the Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy Services Framework 2025 - 2027
- • PURCH2766 Provision of Passive Investment Manager
Featured events
Aberdeen City Consortium Creation and Planning
Tuesday 29 July 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Following consultations with providers regarding Aberdeen City employability procurement framework, you are invited to attend this webinar to help support in the creation and development of consortium bids
1.4 Planning Your Bid – Time and Resources
Wednesday 30 July 2025, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar
The biggest learning curve in tendering is understanding the time, energy and resources that go into creating a winning bid. This webinar will walk you through the steps of how to plan and manage your bid, making it as stress free as possible.
Talking Tenders with Aberdeenshire
Thursday 31 July 2025, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar
Calling all Blacksmiths, Fabricators, Hydraulic Engineers, Aberdeenshire Council waste service is looking for you to tender for a maintenance framework initially for work associated with repairs to plant equipment, recycling centres and waste transfer station infrastructure. Join us to hear more information about this opportunity directly from the council.
Peatland ACTION Proposed Restoration
Wednesday 6 August 2025, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar
NatureScot is keen to work with local groundwork companies, civil engineering contractors and rural contractors. This webinar is aimed at those interested in tendering for opportunities to deliver peatland restoration projects. It will highlight live Invitations to Tender, talk through the requirements for tendering and the PCS process.
2.1 Passing the Selection Stage – The Single Procurement Document (SPD)
Thursday 7 August 2025, 1.00-2:30pm
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.
Aligned Tender Training Aberdeenshire Blacksmith & Fabrication Framework
Tuesday 12 August 2025, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar
Please join us as our SDP expert trainer demonstrates how to find and bid for this Aberdeenshire Council Blacksmith & Fabrication Framework, using both Public Contract Scotland (PCS) and Public Contract Scotland -Tender(PCS-T) live online.
Talking Tenders with South Lanarkshire Council
Wednesday 13 August 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Join this online event introducing South Lanarkshire Council’s new Employability Services PSA - a flexible procurement framework offering contract opportunities for providers across employability, wellbeing, and support 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
