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.

Dumfries and Galloway Council Meet the Buyer: The Bridge, Dumfries on 21 May from 9:30am

Join Dumfries and Galloway Council and the Supplier Development Programme, alongside many more exhibitors, to talk contract opportunities at this free-to-attend event.

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Supplier Development Programme - eLearning Platform

Need help with your tender writing and can't wait, SDP now allows 'on demand' training to Scottish SMEs, third sector organisations and supported businesses through eLearning

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1.4 Planning Your Bid - Time and Resources on May 12 at 10:30am

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.

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How to do business with South Lanarkshire Council on May 13 at 2:30pm

Join us for this webinar where SLC will demystify procurement and demonstrate how they buy goods, works and services within construction.

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Talking Tenders with Glasgow City Council - Mini Bus & Coach Ad-hoc Framework at 4:30pm on 19 May

Join GCC and SDP for a market engagement webinar surrounding the upcoming Mini Bus and Coach Ad-hoc framework opportunity.

Latest news

Meet the Buyer 2026: Construction Zone Exhibitors Introduced

7 May: Looking for your next opportunity in construction? Stop by the Construction Zone at Meet the Buyer National on Tuesday 2 June at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central.

Find Hospitality and Catering Contracts at Dumfries & Galloway Meet the Buyer

5 May: If you’re a catering or hospitality supplier looking for your next opportunity, then don’t miss Meet the Buyer Dumfries & Galloway returning to The Bridge, Dumfries, on 21 May.

Discuss Energy Contract Opportunities with SDP at All Energy 2026

1 May: Join the Supplier Development Programme (SDP) for advice on tendering for opportunities within the energy sector, as it sponsors and exhibits at All Energy on 13 and 14 May at the SEC, Glasgow.

Tender opportunities

Public Contracts Scotland

Featured events

1.4 Planning Your Bid – Time and Resources

Tuesday 12 May 2026, 10.30am-12:00pm

Webinar

How to do business with South Lanarkshire Council

Wednesday 13 May 2026, 2.30-4:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

SLC is committed to engaging with and supporting local suppliers within the construction sector. In partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, this online event will explain how SLC buys works, goods, and services. We will also demystify procurement routes and provide practical guidance to help suppliers to prepare competitive bids.

hub East Central Forth Valley Meet the Buyer

Monday 18 May 2026, 9.00am-12:00pm

Falkirk • Partner Event

hub East Central Scotland invites Forth Valley–based MSMEs to a Meet the Buyer event focused on keeping spend local, strengthening local supply chains and supporting Community Wealth Building.

2.1 Passing the Selection Stage – The Single Procurement Document (SPD)

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 10.30am-12:00pm

Webinar

During this webinar we take an in-depth look at the Single Procurement Document (SPD), which was formerly known as the ESPD and PQQ. Attend this course to gain tips and hints that will help you ace this first step and move forward in the bidding process.

Glasgow City Council Mini Bus & Coach Ad-hoc Framework Talking Tenders - Webinar

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 4.30-6:00pm

Webinar

A Talking Tenders webinar to discuss the upcoming Glasgow City Council Mini Bus & Coach Ad-hoc Framework opportunity

DPRTE Scottish Defence Procurement and Supply Chain Summit

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 8.30am-5:00pm

Glasgow • External Event

Come along to this event hosted by DPRTE, which is designed to help suppliers understand how to engage, compete and win work within the defence sector.

hub East Central Fife Meet the Buyer

Thursday 21 May 2026, 9.00-11:30am

Partner Event

Fife-based MSMEs are invited to join hub East Central Scotland at their Meet the Buyer event focused on keeping spend local, strengthening local supply chains and supporting Community Wealth Building.

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