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.

Supplier Development Programme - eLearning Platform

Need help with your tender writing and can't wait, SDP now allows 'on demand' training to Scottish SMEs, third sector organisations and supported businesses through eLearning

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1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities on 27 January at 1pm

Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.

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Glasgow City HSCP, Community Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services - Aligned Tender Training on 3 February at 2pm

Please join our webinar as we walk you through the bidder journey for this GCC HSCP Community Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services tender opportunity - live online.

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1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist on 4 February at 2:30pm

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.

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Talking Tenders with West Dunbartonshire Council on 10 February at 10am

West Dunbartonshire Council are looking for subcontractors and specialist contractors for building services.

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Latest news

Did you know there is a free tender training service in Scotland?

19 Jan: Each year, the Supplier Development Programme delivers hundreds of training and networking events across Scotland, to help businesses win a share of the £16.6bn public sector spend.

Meet the Buyer Tayside to Return in 2026!

19 Jan: Don’t miss the annual Meet the Buyer Tayside event, on Tuesday 3 March 2026 , from 10am – 2pm, at the Innovation Hub at Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc, Dundee.

Supporting Crown Commercial Service’s SME Action Plan Across Scotland

18 Dec: Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has recently launched its refreshed SME Action Plan, aimed at removing barriers and expanding opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises across the UK.

Tender opportunities

Public Contracts Scotland

Featured events

1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities

Tuesday 27 January 2026, 1.00-2:30pm

Webinar

Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.

Meet the Council 2026 (Drop-in Session for Local Businesses)

Tuesday 3 February 2026, 10.00am-1:00pm

Edinburgh • Partner Event

An opportunity for Edinburgh based businesses to meet and speak directly with business facing Council teams and selected partners.

Aligned Tender Training GCC HSCP Community Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services

Tuesday 3 February 2026, 2.00-3:30pm

Webinar

Please join our webinar as we walk you through the bidder journey for this GCC HSCP Community Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services tender opportunity - live online.

1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist

Wednesday 4 February 2026, 2.30-4:00pm

Webinar

Talking Tenders with West Dunbartonshire Council

Tuesday 10 February 2026, 10.00-11:30am

Webinar

West Dunbartonshire Council are looking for subcontractors and specialist contractors for building services.

Talking Tenders with City of Edinburgh Council

Tuesday 10 February 2026, 2.00-3:30pm

Webinar

Following on from the recent in-person Meet the Council event, The City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) is delighted to provide a further session for local SMEs and third sector organisations, to hear from the CEC Procurement team to help to demystify public procurement and provide suppliers- who have little or no experience in bidding for City of Edinburgh public sector contracts, with an opportunity to learn the routes to market and business support available to them.

Glasgow City Council - Early Years Nursery Provision PSA

Wednesday 11 February 2026, 2.00-3:30pm

Webinar

All nursery providers, child minders and childcare settings that provide funded provision for eligible 3 and 4 year old children within the Glasgow boundary are welcome to join this webinar, as we bid for this opportunity in real-time, so that you fully understand what your next step need to be!

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