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
Scottish Borders Council opens their Subcontracting Services Framework Agreement for Expression of Interest.
1 Apr: Scottish Borders Council (SBC) have published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to renew their Framework Agreement for the Provision of Subcontracting Services.
New Contracts Open for Tender in the Perth & Kinross area
1 Apr: Perth & Kinross Council have several contract opportunities open for bidding.
Calling contractors interested in tendering for the Orkney Community Wind Farms (the Projects) Balance of Plant contract
31 Mar: Orkney Island Council wishes to engage with potential suppliers via a Meet the Buyer event, to give any contractors interested in tendering for the Orkney Community Wind Farms (the Projects) Balance of Plant contract (including those seeking to explore the sub-contracting potential of the project)
Tender opportunities
- • for Provision of Production of Digital Augmented Reality (AR) App and Multimedia Experience
- • SPS-02272 Provision of Bedding Items
- • Occupational Health Services inc EAP/Physiotherapy Services and Substance and Alcohol Testing
- • Tender for the Upgrade and Maintenance of Parking Meters in Dundee City
- • NHS General Practice Premises and Lease Arrangements
- • Early Learning and Childcare - South Lanarkshire Council Procured Service Arrangement
- • PURCH2146 Provision of a Framework for Print Room Consumables
- • Bield Housing and Care - Roofing and Render framework 2025-2028
- • Provision of Election Services
- • Housing Support Services to Women Experiencing or at Risk of Violence
- • for Provision of Production of Digital Augmented Reality (AR) App and Multimedia Experience
- • SPS-02272 Provision of Bedding Items
- • Occupational Health Services inc EAP/Physiotherapy Services and Substance and Alcohol Testing
- • Tender for the Upgrade and Maintenance of Parking Meters in Dundee City
- • NHS General Practice Premises and Lease Arrangements
- • Early Learning and Childcare - South Lanarkshire Council Procured Service Arrangement
- • PURCH2146 Provision of a Framework for Print Room Consumables
- • Bield Housing and Care - Roofing and Render framework 2025-2028
- • Provision of Election Services
- • Housing Support Services to Women Experiencing or at Risk of Violence
Featured events
P4H Scotland 2025
Wednesday 2 April 2025, 9.00am-4:00pm
Edinburgh • External Event
We are partnering with P4H Scotland 2025 to support Scotland’s leading healthcare procurement event! Join us at Murrayfield Stadium on 2 April 2025.
1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know
Thursday 17 April 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
New to bidding, tendering and procurement? Join this introductory course to gain a comprehensive overview of the public sector marketplace in Scotland and beyond.
Glasgow Meet the ‘Real’ Buyer
Tuesday 22 April 2025, 10.00am-2:00pm
Glasgow • Partner Event
New for 2025 Meet the Real Buyer Glasgow event, on Tuesday 22 April 2025 at the Glasgow City Chambers. Meet Glasgow based procurement teams, buyers and supply chains to learn about upcoming projects and tender opportunities, and introduce your business to your next customer!
Dumfries and Galloway Council Meet the Buyer Roadshow: Dumfries
Wednesday 23 April 2025, 9.30am-12:30pm
Dumfries • Partner Event
Register now! Dumfries and Galloway Council, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, is hosting a Meet the Buyer roadshow series.
Aligned Tender Training for the Police Scotland - Framework for the Uplift and Transportation of Deceased Persons
Wednesday 23 April 2025, 2.30-4:00pm
Webinar • SDP Event
Please join us as our SDP expert trainer demonstrates how to find and bid for this Police Scotland - Framework, using both Public Contract Scotland (PCS) and Public Contract Scotland -Tender(PCS-T) live online.
1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
Thursday 24 April 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.
1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist
Tuesday 29 April 2025, 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.
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
