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
Argyll and Bute Council is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection for an Electronic Document Management and Workflow (EDMWS) Solution
3 Sep: Request for Supplier Information (RFI) for an Electronic Document Management and Workflow (EDMWS) Solution
Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd Hosting Market Engagement Events to Shape Future Engineering Procurement
3 Sep: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd
Preliminary Market Consultation – Innovation- Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Plant Operation.
28 Aug: Aberdeen City Council seeks options to ensure the successful future operation and maintenance of the Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Plant.
Tender opportunities
- • Provision of an Ethics System
- • Sale of Radiaflex Waveguide Cable
- • External Audit and Taxation Services
- • External Audit and Taxation Services
- • 18/1119 Supply and Fit of Windows and Doors
- • Inverkeithing Core and Cluster 1
- • Provision of a Marketing CRM
- • Kitchens and Bathrooms Replacement Program 2025-2029
- • NRFit Devices, Needles and Connectors
- • Sequencing & Genotyping Services
- • Provision of an Ethics System
- • Sale of Radiaflex Waveguide Cable
- • External Audit and Taxation Services
- • External Audit and Taxation Services
- • 18/1119 Supply and Fit of Windows and Doors
- • Inverkeithing Core and Cluster 1
- • Provision of a Marketing CRM
- • Kitchens and Bathrooms Replacement Program 2025-2029
- • NRFit Devices, Needles and Connectors
- • Sequencing & Genotyping Services
Featured events
Meet the Buyer North 2025
Wednesday 10 September 2025, 10.00am-3:30pm
Aberdeen • SDP Event
The Supplier Development Programme is set to host the eighth annual Meet the Buyer North, at The Music Hall in Aberdeen on 10 September 2025.
3.1 Understanding Your Role in Contract Management – Critical Success Factors
Thursday 11 September 2025, 1.00-2:00pm
Webinar
This advanced workshop explains how to successfully deliver on your contract, what to do if things go wrong, and how to win again when it is retendered.
Forth Valley Meet the ‘Real’ Buyer
Tuesday 16 September 2025, 9.30am-1:00pm
Alloa • Partner Event
The Supplier Development Programme, Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling Councils invite local businesses and third sector organisations to this free, in-person event, which will take place at Alloa Town Hall on Tuesday 16 September 2025.
3.2 Expanding to sell into the wider UK market
Tuesday 16 September 2025, 2.30-4:00pm
Webinar
This workshop will show experienced bidders how to grow your business by exploring new public sector markets through out the UK. Thanks to technology, doing business across borders is more accessible than ever–but is it really that easy to expand your footprint?
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.
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
