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 partners with Procurex Scotland 2026
21 Sep: The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) is delighted to confirm its partnership with Procurex Scotland 2026, taking place on Thursday 29 October at the SEC, Glasgow. Find out how you can get involved too.
Scottish Government to Merge Procurement and Project Delivery Training into £1.2m Framework
17 Sep: Upcoming Scottish Government framework set to change how training for project delivery and public procurement is organised.
Explore Upcoming Opportunities at Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer
9 Sep: Join us at Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer and meet face-to-face with procurement teams on Thursday 17 September 2026, at Forth Valley College, Falkirk.
Tender opportunities
- • NP50827 Hygiene Paper Products and Associated Dispenser Systems
- • 25EED037 â?? Heating Upgrade & Window Replacement at Calside Primary School
- • House Extension at 43 Loirston Road, Cove
- • Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2026
- • CURRICULUM PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR
- • Skye Cycle Way Ground Investigation Works
- • Contract & Supplier Management Software
- • Mechanical and Electrical Design Consultant Services
- • Treasury Advsior
- • Invitation to Tender for the Servicing & Maintenance of Electrical Equipment at Crow's Nest Leachate Treatment Plant
- • NP50827 Hygiene Paper Products and Associated Dispenser Systems
- • 25EED037 â?? Heating Upgrade & Window Replacement at Calside Primary School
- • House Extension at 43 Loirston Road, Cove
- • Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2026
- • CURRICULUM PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR
- • Skye Cycle Way Ground Investigation Works
- • Contract & Supplier Management Software
- • Mechanical and Electrical Design Consultant Services
- • Treasury Advsior
- • Invitation to Tender for the Servicing & Maintenance of Electrical Equipment at Crow's Nest Leachate Treatment Plant
Featured events
3.1 Understanding Your Role in Contract Management – Critical Success Factors
Tuesday 29 September 2026, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
This advanced workshop explains how to successfully deliver on your contract, what to do if things go wrong, and how to win again when it is retendered.
Scottish Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference
Wednesday 30 September 2026, 9.00am-4:00pm
Glasgow • External Event
Visit the SDP Meet the Buyer Zone at The Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference in the Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow from 30 September to 1 October 2026.
Scottish Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference
Thursday 1 October 2026, 9.00am-3:00pm
Glasgow • External Event
Visit the SDP Meet the Buyer Zone at The Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference in the Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow from 30 September to 1 October 2026.
South Lanarkshire Council, Community Benefit supplier meeting
Thursday 1 October 2026, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
All local SME's that want to work with the SLC should attend this webinar to fully understand what a Community Benefit is. Whether you are a current South Lanarkshire Council Contractor or Supplier looking for a refresh on our approach Community Benefits or new to how SLC manage Community Benefits, this is a great opportunity to hear about the process and speak with representatives from the Procurement Service.
Talking Tenders with City of Edinburgh Council (CEC)
Thursday 1 October 2026, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar
Would you like to work with CEC to provide Photography, or Film and Video services for a range of communications, engagement, and marketing activities? Then you won't want to miss this opportunity to hear directly from the buyers, as we discuss this upcoming opportunity and give you the chance to put your questions to our CEC colleagues.
Meet the Buyer South 2026
Wednesday 7 October 2026, 10.00am-1:00pm
Haddington • SDP Event
Join SDP, East Lothian and Scottish Borders Councils at the 5th annual Meet the Buyer South event, on 7 October 2026, from 10am to 1pm, in Haddington.
Aligned Tender Training: City of Edinburgh Council's Film and Photography Services
Thursday 8 October 2026, 10.00-11:30am
Webinar
The City of Edinburgh Council needs suppliers with demonstrable experience of delivering creative and visual content for public sector and/or third sector organisations, to support a range of communications, engagement, and marketing activities through the provision of high-quality film and photography 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
