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
Learn to navigate the Central Digital Platform through the Department for Transport’s webinar
25 Aug: The Department for Transport will host a webinar on 15 September to provide guidance on how to use the Central Digital Platform.
Find Your Next Customer in Our Meet the Buyer Zone at the Scottish Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition
21 Aug: SDP set to host a MTB Zone at the Scottish Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, taking place on September 30 and October 1, 2026.
Inverclyde Council Publishes Pipeline Projects Ahead of its SDP Meet the Buyer
20 Aug: Learn more about Inverclyde Council's upcoming projects at the Beacon Art Centre, Greenock on the 25 August 2026, from 9:30am to 12:30pm.
Tender opportunities
- • Supply and Delivery of Catering Equipment Maintenance
- • 19566 - Fraserburgh - Castle Street - PC Demolition
- • Digital Diabetes Prevention and Primary Hypertension Programme
- • Vehicle Conversions
- • SPS-02372 Conservation Strategy for Selected SPS Historic Estate Assets
- • M&E Engineer for Glenfinnan Visitor Centre
- • Evaluation of Rural Land Market Reporting
- • Units 1-5, Centennial Park, Airspeed Road, Portsmouth
- • TimberLINK Services
- • Term Contract for he provision of Overlabelling, Storage & Distribution of Research Drugs
- • Supply and Delivery of Catering Equipment Maintenance
- • 19566 - Fraserburgh - Castle Street - PC Demolition
- • Digital Diabetes Prevention and Primary Hypertension Programme
- • Vehicle Conversions
- • SPS-02372 Conservation Strategy for Selected SPS Historic Estate Assets
- • M&E Engineer for Glenfinnan Visitor Centre
- • Evaluation of Rural Land Market Reporting
- • Units 1-5, Centennial Park, Airspeed Road, Portsmouth
- • TimberLINK Services
- • Term Contract for he provision of Overlabelling, Storage & Distribution of Research Drugs
Featured events
Buyer Webinar with Government Commercial Agency: Transport Technology Agreement
Thursday 27 August 2026, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar • Buyer Event
As councils race to meet strict national road safety targets, modernising enforcement infrastructure is no longer optional—it is critical. To hear directly from colleagues within GCA, please join this webinar as we discuss the Transport Technology Agreement, which provides Scottish councils with a fast, fully compliant route to procure cutting-edge traffic management, parking, and compliance technologies.
2.4 Improving Your Bid Score - Increase Your Tender Win Rate
Tuesday 1 September 2026, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar
Getting the highest possible score in your bid is essential to winning a contract, but it can be difficult to know exactly what the buyer is looking for. This webinar provides an insight into the buyers’ needs and expectations to ensure you win points.
Meet the Buyer North 2026
Thursday 3 September 2026, 10.00am-3:00pm
Aberdeen • SDP Event
Now in its 9th year, the Supplier Development Programme is set to host Meet the Buyer North 2026 at The Music Hall, in Aberdeen, on 3 September 2026.
Spiorad na Mara Supply Chain Breakfast
Wednesday 9 September 2026, 8.30-11:00am
External Event
Join us at the Caladh Inn in Stornoway to hear more about the Spiorad na Mara Offshore Wind farm and find out how SDP can get you tender-ready.
Fife Defence Supplier Event 2026
Wednesday 9 September 2026, 9.00am-3:30pm
Partner Event
Following the success of the 2025 event and wider Defence Ready Programme, the Fife Defence Supplier Event 2026 will take place on Wednesday 9 September 2026, from 09:00 – 15:30.
2.5 Responding to Tender Policy Requirements - Power of Procurement
Thursday 10 September 2026, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar
In addition to legal policy requirements like health and safety, this webinar will help your business understand and action social issues that are prioritised in Scotland's public sector such as Net Zero, Community Wealth Building and Fair Work, and provide the most up-to-date policies in your bids.
Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer
Thursday 17 September 2026, 9.30am-1:00pm
Falkirk • SDP Event
Meet your next customer at Forth Valley Meet the 'Real' Buyer at Forth Valley College on Thursday 17 September 2026
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
