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
Discover Contract Opportunities across Lanarkshire
23 Oct: This year’s Lanarkshire Meet the Real Buyer has been so popular it is now fully booked! Explore the upcoming procurement opportunities which can be discussed further on the day!
Tender Truths: Public Sector Supply Chains Span Many Industries
22 Oct: Despite assumptions, suppliers can deliver to a wide range of industries across the Scottish public sector, find out how your business could start tendering today.
Help Shape Dundee City Council’s Construction Consultancy and Main Contractor Frameworks
15 Oct: Construction industry suppliers are invited to join Dundee City Council officers for a Consultancy and Main Contractor Frameworks Consultation Event, on Tuesday 3 November, from 10am – 1pm at Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc, Dundee.
Tender opportunities
- • 25.909 - Septic Tank Emptying and Associated Services, Arnish
- • UoD-EFM034-TC-2026 - Water Hygiene Monitoring
- • ACHA Selection of Architect for New Build Housing Inveraray
- • Electronic Point of Sale & Stock Management Agreement
- • RFI for Oracle Automated Testing
- • Development of Business plan
- • Box-Making Machine Replacement
- • Admissions Credibility Interviewing and Compliance Service for High-Risk Regions
- • Gas & Electrical Compliance Works in Scotland
- • 360° virtual tours - Void Properties
- • 25.909 - Septic Tank Emptying and Associated Services, Arnish
- • UoD-EFM034-TC-2026 - Water Hygiene Monitoring
- • ACHA Selection of Architect for New Build Housing Inveraray
- • Electronic Point of Sale & Stock Management Agreement
- • RFI for Oracle Automated Testing
- • Development of Business plan
- • Box-Making Machine Replacement
- • Admissions Credibility Interviewing and Compliance Service for High-Risk Regions
- • Gas & Electrical Compliance Works in Scotland
- • 360° virtual tours - Void Properties
Featured events
Procurex Scotland 2026
Thursday 29 October 2026, 9.00am-4:00pm
Glasgow • External Event
The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) is proud to be a partner of Procurex Scotland 2026, taking place on Thursday 29 October at the SEC, Glasgow.
Talking Tenders with East Lothian Council: Roofing Contract Opportunity
Tuesday 3 November 2026, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Join this Pre-Publication Talking Tenders Webinar on behalf of East Lothian Council to hear about their upcoming Roofing Contract Opportunity.
Aligned Tender Training: Glasgow City Council's Private Rented Sector Accommodation
Tuesday 3 November 2026, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar
GCC are looking for experienced Letting Agents, Housing Management company's or similar organisations that can provide accommodation only services. If this is you, then you won't want to miss this online meeting as we demonstrate Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) and Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T) and explore the tender documents to help you to bid for this opportunity
Aligned Tender Training: East and South Ayrshire Council’s Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services and Support
Wednesday 4 November 2026, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
East and South Ayrshire Councils are looking for local suppliers that can provide Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services and Support. Join us for this Aligned Tender Training webinar and build confidence using PCS for this live tender opportunity.
Fife Meet the Buyer
Thursday 5 November 2026, 9.00am-12:30pm
Fife • Partner Event
DON’T miss this years Fife Council’s Meet the Buyer event, on Thursday 5 November 2026.
Lanarkshire Meet the “Real” Buyer
Tuesday 10 November 2026, 10.00am-2:00pm
Hamilton • Partner Event
This event is an opportunity for local businesses to talk to leading contractors and local authority services from North and South Lanarkshire, supported by SDP.
1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know
Wednesday 11 November 2026, 2.30-4:00pm
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.
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
