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
Economy and Fair Work Committee Inquiry into Scotland’s City Region and Regional Growth Deals
21 Oct: The Economy and Fair Work Committee will undertake an inquiry to look at the implementation and effectiveness of deals. They will consider how deals have contributed to addressing local issues and supporting development and inclusive growth
Supplier Development Programme shortlisted as GO Awards finalist
3 Oct: The Supplier Development Programme has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories at this year’s GO Awards Scotland, which will be presented at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow at the GO Awards Scotland Ceremony on 24 October 2024.
Glasgow City Region Foundational Economy Survey
26 Sep: The Glasgow City Region Intelligence Hub, an economic research & insights team based in Glasgow City Region’s Programme Management Office, is undertaking a survey to better understand the challenges faced by key ‘Foundational Economy’ sectors within Glasgow City Region (GCR).
Tender opportunities
- • Multiplex Spatial Biology Digital Imaging Platform using DNA bar-coding technology
- • NHSDG Estates & Property - Building Security & CCTV Maintenance March 2025 - March 2028
- • (25008) Website Compliance Support Service
- • Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Milk to Nominated Vessels
- • Hire of Waste Disposal Skips
- • Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Growing Sundry Items
- • Corporate Scanning
- • Glasgow City Centre Tree Planters and Maintenance
- • CAL21012 Broadford Primary School - New School
- • Insurance and Related Services 2025
- • Multiplex Spatial Biology Digital Imaging Platform using DNA bar-coding technology
- • NHSDG Estates & Property - Building Security & CCTV Maintenance March 2025 - March 2028
- • (25008) Website Compliance Support Service
- • Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Milk to Nominated Vessels
- • Hire of Waste Disposal Skips
- • Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Growing Sundry Items
- • Corporate Scanning
- • Glasgow City Centre Tree Planters and Maintenance
- • CAL21012 Broadford Primary School - New School
- • Insurance and Related Services 2025
Featured events
Clackmannanshire Council Meet the Buyer
Thursday 31 October 2024, 9.00am-12:30pm
Alloa • Partner Event
DON’T miss this opportunity to Meet the Contractors to discuss the pipeline and timelines for contracts worth approx £115m. Clackmannanshire Council, hub East Central Scotland, Ogilvie Construction and Robertson Construction are keen to with meet you to hear about your business.
Forestry and Land Scotland - Tree and Seed Haulage Contract aligned Tender training
Thursday 31 October 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar • SDP Event
Join us to find out more about this upcoming contract and how to use Public Contracts Scotland & Public Contracts Scotland-Tender to bid for this FLS opportunity in real -time, as we follow the buyers instructions to access the tender documents live online
1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
Tuesday 5 November 2024, 2.30-4:00pm
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
Wednesday 6 November 2024, 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.
Joint Employability Framework for Stirling and Clackmannanshire Local Authority Areas
Wednesday 6 November 2024, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar
Join us to find out how to use Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) & Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T) to bid for this joint opportunity in real -time, as we follow the buyers instructions to access the tender documents live online.
Fife Council Meet the Buyer
Thursday 7 November 2024, 9.00am-12:30pm
Dunfermline • SDP Event
The 15th Annual Fife Council Meet the Buyer Event returns on Thursday 7 November!
1.4 Planning Your Bid – Time and Resources
Tuesday 12 November 2024, 1.30-3:00pm
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.
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
