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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3.2 Expanding to Sell into the Wider UK Market on 16 September 2025 at 2:30pm

This workshop shows experienced bidders how to grow your business by exploring new public sector markets. Thanks to technology, doing business across borders is more accessible than ever–but is it really that easy to expand your footprint?

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Renfrewshire Council, Early Learning and Childcare Places Flexible Framework - Aligned Tender Training on 17 September at 10:30am

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.

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Renfrewshire Early Learning and Childcare Places Flexible Framework on 17 September at 5pm

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Latest news

Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration Munsary peatlands Reserve, Highland

9 Sep: Nature Scot procuring under the name Scottish Natural Heritage is seeking a contractor for Peatland restoration.

Calling businesses that can provide Grounds Maintenance for Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.

8 Sep: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (CNES) seeking supplier input for their up and coming Grounds Maintenance Contract

CMAL publishes Pin notice for Engagement Events for Contractors, Professional Services, Communities & The Third Sector - Port Infrastructure

8 Sep: Pin notice for Engagement Events for Contractors, Professional Services, Communities & The Third Sector - Port Infrastructure

Tender opportunities

• Framework Agreement for STCW Manilla Training
• Provision of Pest Control Services
• SPS-01873 Insurance Inspections for the Scottish Prison Service
• Provision of Works for Argyle Street East Public Realm Construction
• Treatment of South Lanarkshire Council’s Municipal Residual Waste
• ITT for an impact evaluation of the Low Energy Inclusive Appliances Programme
• Supply and delivery of Bakery Products
• PR Services in North America: Business to Business PR Focus
• Single Building Assessment Services
• Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework

• Framework Agreement for STCW Manilla Training
• Provision of Pest Control Services
• SPS-01873 Insurance Inspections for the Scottish Prison Service
• Provision of Works for Argyle Street East Public Realm Construction
• Treatment of South Lanarkshire Council’s Municipal Residual Waste
• ITT for an impact evaluation of the Low Energy Inclusive Appliances Programme
• Supply and delivery of Bakery Products
• PR Services in North America: Business to Business PR Focus
• Single Building Assessment Services
• Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework

Public Contracts Scotland

Featured events

Renfrewshire Early Learning and Childcare Places Flexible Framework

Wednesday 17 September 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm

Webinar

Are you a Registered Day-Care Provider and / or Registered Childminder that is interested in bidding for the Renfrewshire's Early Learning and Childcare Places Flexible Framework.? Then you won't want to miss this webinar, as we walk through the process of bidding for this opportunity - live online. To accommodate all working patterns, we are offering two opportunities for you to attend this training (10:30am & 5pm)

Market Engagement Drop-in: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd & Supplier Development Programme

Wednesday 17 September 2025, 1.00-6:00pm

Stornoway • Partner Event

Join us in Stornoway, Gourock and Oban to learn more about CMAL’s supplier engagement strategy, and get expert guidance from the Supplier Development Programme on how to tender successfully for future works.

South Lanarkshire Council, Community Benefit supplier meeting

Wednesday 17 September 2025, 2.00-3:30pm

Webinar • Partner Event

All local SME's that want to work with the SLC should attend this webinar to fully understand what a Community Benefit is. Whether you are a current South Lanarkshire Council Contractor or Supplier looking for a refresh on our approach Community Benefits or new to how SLC manage Community Benefits, this is a great opportunity to hear about the process and speak with representatives from the Procurement Service.

Renfrewshire Early Learning and Childcare Places Flexible Framework

Wednesday 17 September 2025, 5.00-6:30pm

Webinar

Market Engagement Drop-in: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd & Supplier Development Programme

Tuesday 23 September 2025, 1.00-6:00pm

Gourock • Partner Event

Market Engagement Drop-in: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd & Supplier Development Programme

Monday 29 September 2025, 1.00-6:00pm

Oban • Partner Event

1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know

Tuesday 30 September 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.

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