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
Make Lasting Business Connections at Meet the Buyer North
13 Aug: Gillian Cameron; Programme Manager for the Supplier Development Programme (SDP) talks about why you should attend the 8th Meet the Buyer North event in Aberdeen on 10 Sep 2025.
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has published a Future Contract Opportunity for the Lease and Maintenance of Gym Equipment in the Western Isles area.
6 Aug: Requirement for the lease and maintenance of Gym Equipment to 4 establishments in the Western Isles area
Meet the Buyer North set to return for 2025!
6 Aug: The Supplier Development Programme will hold the seventh 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.
Tender opportunities
- • Soft market testing for Green Car Scheme
- • NHS Grampian HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader
- • FMPG-2025-016 Engineering and Design Services
- • SC 0107 - Books & Merchandise
- • Fire Safety Systems Servicing and Reactive Maintenance Contract
- • NP59725 Custom Theatre Packs & Surgical Drapes
- • Training Services for the Engineering Industry
- • West Dunbartonshire Council - Pre-tender Engagement for upcoming - Framework Adult Support Services ( Foundations for Change)
- • PURCH2742 Contract for the Provision and Implementation of a Research Management System
- • Dog Kenneling and Re-homing Services
- • Soft market testing for Green Car Scheme
- • NHS Grampian HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader
- • FMPG-2025-016 Engineering and Design Services
- • SC 0107 - Books & Merchandise
- • Fire Safety Systems Servicing and Reactive Maintenance Contract
- • NP59725 Custom Theatre Packs & Surgical Drapes
- • Training Services for the Engineering Industry
- • West Dunbartonshire Council - Pre-tender Engagement for upcoming - Framework Adult Support Services ( Foundations for Change)
- • PURCH2742 Contract for the Provision and Implementation of a Research Management System
- • Dog Kenneling and Re-homing Services
Featured events
Highland - Battery Energy Storage System – Torvean, Inverness
Tuesday 19 August 2025, 1.00-2:30pm
Webinar
During this webinar our expert trainer will demonstrate- live online, how to bid for the Aberdeenshire Battery Energy Storage System using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) portal.
Renfrewshire Early Learning and Childcare Places Flexible Framework
Thursday 21 August 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Are you a Registered Day-Care Provider and/ or Registered Childminder, interested in bidding for the Renfrewshire's Early Learning and Childcare Places Flexible Framework.? You wont want to miss this webinar as was we walk through the process of bidding for this opportunity live online.
2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)
Thursday 21 August 2025, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar
New Frameworks are an integral part of public procurement and can be a lucrative source of business, but it’s essential to understand the Agreement. This workshop explains the types of frameworks available and what you can expect from them.
Renfrewshire Early Learning and Childcare Places Flexible Framework
Thursday 21 August 2025, 5.00-6:30pm
Webinar
Are you a Registered Day-Care Provider and/ or Registered Childminder, interested in bidding for the Renfrewshire's Early Learning and Childcare Places Flexible Framework.? You wont want to miss this webinar as was we walk through the process of bidding for this opportunity live online.
Talking Tenders with South Lanarkshire Council (SLC)
Tuesday 26 August 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Can you provide repairs for Light & Heavy Vehicle (Mechanical and Electrical) for South Lanarkshire Council, mainly within the Clydesdale, Hamilton, East Kilbride, Cambuslang and Rutherglen areas? Please join us to hear directly from the procurement colleagues and the contract managers based within SLC. During this webinar we will be discussing this new opportunity for you to provide these services for the councils (approx.) 1700 vehicles
2.4 Improving Your Bid Score - Increase Your Tender Win Rate
Tuesday 26 August 2025, 1.30-3:00pm
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.
Scottish Government Translation Services
Thursday 28 August 2025, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar
Scottish Ministers are looking to re-let the National Framework for the provision of Interpreting, Translation, and Transcription Services, for utilisation by organisations across the Scottish Public Sector. The Framework Agreement shall comprise of four multi supplier Lots
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
