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
Property and void cleaning and environmental works framework – West Lothian Council
3 Apr: West Lothian Council (WLC) require the services of a contractor to clean void and occupied properties
Could you help NatureScot develop an integrated employee engagement approach?
3 Apr: NatureScot is looking to engage an external provider to help them develop an integrated employee engagement approach
Scottish Borders Council opens their Subcontracting Services Framework Agreement for Expression of Interest.
1 Apr: Scottish Borders Council (SBC) have published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to renew their Framework Agreement for the Provision of Subcontracting Services.
Tender opportunities
- • B714 Upgrading Construction
- • Maryhill Housing Association - Reactive Repairs 2025 - 2030
- • Engineering Inspection Services
- • Insurance and Related Services 2025 for Angus Housing Association
- • WLC Property and void cleaning and environmental works framework
- • People Engagement Surveys
- • Mobile Client Devices Framework
- • DCAF-National Kinship Care Advice Service
- • Supply and Delivery of Sportswear for City of Glasgow College and Glasgow Clyde College
- • 3D Printers, 3D Scanners & Associated Equipment
- • B714 Upgrading Construction
- • Maryhill Housing Association - Reactive Repairs 2025 - 2030
- • Engineering Inspection Services
- • Insurance and Related Services 2025 for Angus Housing Association
- • WLC Property and void cleaning and environmental works framework
- • People Engagement Surveys
- • Mobile Client Devices Framework
- • DCAF-National Kinship Care Advice Service
- • Supply and Delivery of Sportswear for City of Glasgow College and Glasgow Clyde College
- • 3D Printers, 3D Scanners & Associated Equipment
Featured events
1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know
Thursday 17 April 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.
Glasgow Meet the ‘Real’ Buyer
Tuesday 22 April 2025, 10.00am-2:00pm
Glasgow • Partner Event
New for 2025 Meet the Real Buyer Glasgow event, on Tuesday 22 April 2025 at the Glasgow City Chambers. Meet Glasgow based procurement teams, buyers and supply chains to learn about upcoming projects and tender opportunities, and introduce your business to your next customer!
Dumfries and Galloway Council Meet the Buyer Roadshow: Dumfries
Wednesday 23 April 2025, 9.30am-12:30pm
Dumfries • Partner Event
Register now! Dumfries and Galloway Council, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, is hosting a Meet the Buyer roadshow series.
Aligned Tender Training for the Police Scotland - Framework for the Uplift and Transportation of Deceased Persons
Wednesday 23 April 2025, 2.30-4:00pm
Webinar • SDP Event
Please join us as our SDP expert trainer demonstrates how to find and bid for this Police Scotland - Framework, using both Public Contract Scotland (PCS) and Public Contract Scotland -Tender(PCS-T) live online.
1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
Thursday 24 April 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
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
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.
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
