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.

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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1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know on 7 April at 10:30am

Introductory module for anyone new to bidding. This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the public sector marketplace in Scotland.

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Market Engagement with Police Scotland on 8 April at 1:30pm

Find out more about the Scottish Police Authority (SPA)'s national tender process to formalise provision of catering and hospitality for the whole of the organisation to cover all of Scotland.

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1.2 Using Public Contract Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities on 15 April at 2pm

Join this webinar to learn about PCS, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.

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Talking Tenders with East Lothian Council - Transport Journeys (DPS) on Thursday 16 April at 2pm

We’d like to welcome all interested parties to join our Talking Tenders session ahead of the launch of East Lothian Council’s new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for transport journeys.

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Latest news

Veolia Seeks Scottish Suppliers for £70m Energy Expansion Across Scotland

2 Apr: Veolia, a global leader in ecological transformation, is expanding its Energy and Utility Services operations in Scotland and is seeking capable Scottish suppliers to support a growing pipeline of long?term projects.

Could you Reserve Contracts for Third Sector Organisations?

31 Mar: In a recent Policy Note, SPPN 2/2026, The Scottish Government explained how some health and social care service contracts can be reserved for "qualifying organisations".

SDP Bank Holiday Closure

27 Mar: The Supplier Development Programme will be closed on Friday 3 April 2026 and Monday 6 April 2026.

Tender opportunities

Public Contracts Scotland

Featured events

1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 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.

Market Engagement with Police Scotland

Wednesday 8 April 2026, 1.30-3:00pm

Webinar

Police Scotland invite suppliers to participate in a live market engagement webinar focused on the introduction of road traffic diversionary courses in Scotland. Join us to hear what the plans are for this exciting new opportunity to work with Police Scotland

1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 2.00-3:30pm

Webinar

Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.

Talking Tenders with East Lothian Council

Thursday 16 April 2026, 2.00-3:30pm

Webinar

East Lothian Council is about to publish a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for transport journeys, to meet the education and social care needs of children and vulnerable adults, as well as other passenger requirements. Join us to hear what the ELC procurement colleagues tell us about this opportunity for you to provide transport services

1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist

Tuesday 21 April 2026, 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.

Annual procurement reports and the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014

Tuesday 21 April 2026, 2.30pm

Webinar • Buyer Event

This webinar is suitable for those within public sector bodies that are involved in preparing an annual procurement report. We provide you with an update on the analysis of individual annual procurement reports and emerging highlights, opportunities and challenges. There will also be an opportunity to discuss the process, supporting guidance and template, as well as provide feedback and ask questions.

Talking Tenders with Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)

Wednesday 22 April 2026, 10.30am-12:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

SPA is keen to engage with local Scottish suppliers that want to be included in the upcoming Refurbishment and Maintenance Framework (RM4). The RM4 is being procured earlier than expected due to unprecedented demand in Scotland, which is fantastic news for Scottish SMEs. If you think this opportunity might be for you, then you won't want to miss what SPA have to say, so just click on the booking link to receive the webinar joining instructions

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