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
Falkirk Council flooding team is holding an information event to promote supplier and contractor opportunities around property flood resilience products
24 Apr: Falkirk Council are holding an event for suppliers and Contractors
Renfrewshire Council is researching the market for a contractor to carry out the replacement of Boilers Only and Full Gas Heating Systems.
24 Apr: Can you help Renfrewshire Council with full heating and boiler replacement works
Falkirk council is seeking suppliers for a web based fuel management system
24 Apr: Suppliers sought to assist Falkirk Council with the development of a web based fuel management system
Tender opportunities
- • Provision of Oil & Gas Heating Boilers, Control & Plumbing Maintenance and Services (Planned & Reactive)
- • Provision of Supply (leasing), Delivery, Installation inclusive of maintenance, annual Pressure Systems Safety Regulation (PSSR) 2000, Ad-hoc Repairs of Hot Beverage Machines and Hot Beverage Consumables
- • TREND BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE, SERVICING AND MINOR WORKS - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
- • Replacement of Boilers Only and Full Gas Heating Systems
- • SCHOOL AND LOCAL TRANSPORT SERVICES - JURA
- • Southside Housing Association Cyclical Painterwork in Common Blocks
- • EDC/2025/4238 - A807 Active Travel Corridor - Detailed Design & Client-Side Support
- • NP30925 Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines
- • Short-Term Hire of Operated Plant
- • PKC13427 Ticket Issuing Machines
- • Provision of Oil & Gas Heating Boilers, Control & Plumbing Maintenance and Services (Planned & Reactive)
- • Provision of Supply (leasing), Delivery, Installation inclusive of maintenance, annual Pressure Systems Safety Regulation (PSSR) 2000, Ad-hoc Repairs of Hot Beverage Machines and Hot Beverage Consumables
- • TREND BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE, SERVICING AND MINOR WORKS - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
- • Replacement of Boilers Only and Full Gas Heating Systems
- • SCHOOL AND LOCAL TRANSPORT SERVICES - JURA
- • Southside Housing Association Cyclical Painterwork in Common Blocks
- • EDC/2025/4238 - A807 Active Travel Corridor - Detailed Design & Client-Side Support
- • NP30925 Psychiatry and Neurology Medicines
- • Short-Term Hire of Operated Plant
- • PKC13427 Ticket Issuing Machines
Featured events
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.
North Lanarkshire Council- Cumbernauld Shopping Centre
Tuesday 29 April 2025, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar
Are you an asset and property management agent that is interested in working with North Lanarkshire Council, if yes, please join us as we walk through the bidding process using Public Contracts Scotland & Public Contracts Scotland-tender to deliver this services.
Dumfries and Galloway Council Meet the Buyer Roadshow: Newton Stewart
Wednesday 30 April 2025, 9.30am-12:30pm
Newton Stewart • Partner Event
Register now! Dumfries and Galloway Council, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, is hosting a Meet the Buyer roadshow series.
Talking Tenders with Renfrewshire Council
Wednesday 30 April 2025, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Renfrewshire Council is looking to engage with local trades contractors to supplement the in-house teams, when demand exceeds capacity. Are you a local tradesperson interested in this opportunity, please join us to hear directly from colleagues within Renfrewshire Council discuss the details and next steps.
1.4 Planning Your Bid – Time and Resources
Thursday 8 May 2025, 10.30am
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.
South Lanarkshire Council for Physiotherapy Services
Tuesday 13 May 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
South Lanarkshire Council is looking to procure a replacement physiotherapy service for employees of SLC, SLLC LVJB and SEEMIS
2.1 Passing the Selection Stage – The Single Procurement Document (SPD)
Thursday 15 May 2025, 2.30-4:00pm
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.
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
