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
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).
Meet the Buyer South Set to Return for a Third Year!
25 Sep: The Supplier Development Programme and Scottish Borders Council will hold the third annual Meet the Buyer South event on Tuesday 29 October at The Volunteer Hall in Galashiels.
Tender opportunities
- • Courier Services for Prepared Food and Related Sundry Products
- • Thriving Communities Framework
- • Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray (MICM) - Service Operator: Request for Information
- • Retail Coffee Systems and Hot Beverage Consumables including Maintenance and Repair
- • GGC0942 - Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services
- • Supply and Delivery of Vehicle Parts
- • 18/1016 Mental Health and Wellbeing Services
- • Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study
- • NHSGGC Evaluation of Whole Family Wellbeing Fund through Primary Care
- • 18/1006 Mental Health and Wellbeing Services
- • Courier Services for Prepared Food and Related Sundry Products
- • Thriving Communities Framework
- • Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray (MICM) - Service Operator: Request for Information
- • Retail Coffee Systems and Hot Beverage Consumables including Maintenance and Repair
- • GGC0942 - Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services
- • Supply and Delivery of Vehicle Parts
- • 18/1016 Mental Health and Wellbeing Services
- • Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study
- • NHSGGC Evaluation of Whole Family Wellbeing Fund through Primary Care
- • 18/1006 Mental Health and Wellbeing Services
Featured events
Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP) Homeless Outreach Services Contract
Tuesday 22 October 2024, 10.00am-12:00pm
Webinar
Our SDP expert trainer will be bidding in real-time - live online, to ensure that you know what your next step will be. During this webinar we will search Public Contacts Scotland (PCS) for the contract notice and follow the buyers instructions to access the tender document (SPD) within PCS-T, we will also show you how to use the Q&A functionality and upload any supporting documentation. You won't want to miss this webinar if you are preparing to bid for this contract opportunity
Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition
Wednesday 23 October 2024, 9.00am-Thursday 24 October 2024, 4:00pm
Glasgow • External Event
The Supplier Development Programme will be exhibiting at the Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition on 23 - 24 October 2024 at the SECC. Register your tickets now!
1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know
Wednesday 23 October 2024, 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.
Talking Tenders with Clackmannanshire & Stirling Councils
Wednesday 23 October 2024, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar • Partner Event
You won't want to miss this opportunity if you are a Forth Valley provider that is interested in bidding for the upcoming Employability and Skills programme. Join us to hear directly from colleagues based within both councils as we discuss the details of this upcoming framework opportunity.
Procurex Scotland 2024
Thursday 24 October 2024, 9.00am-4:00pm
Glasgow • External Event
The Supplier Development Programme is a proud partner of Procurex Scotland, which is set to return to the SEC, Glasgow on Thursday 24th October 2024.
Meet the Buyer South 2024
Tuesday 29 October 2024, 10.00am-1:00pm
Galashiels • SDP Event
Meet the Buyer South promises to be a fantastic opportunity for suppliers in the South of Scotland! Book your free place now.
Writing compelling bids for the NHS National Community Benefit Gateway (NCBG) portal for the Greater Glasgow Area
Tuesday 29 October 2024, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Our SDP expert trainer will share with you how to write a compelling bid for entry on the NCBG which has been established to link suppliers with local community needs.
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
