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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Meet the Buyer Tayside on 3 March at 10am - 2pm

Don’t miss the annual Meet the Buyer Tayside event, at the Innovation Hub at Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc, Dundee.

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2.2 How to Write Outstanding Tenders - The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage on 25 February at 1:30pm

The Single Procurement Document (SPD), formally known as European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) a set of questions, that helps buyers identify if you are suitably qualified to carry out the contact you are bidding for.

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Talking Tenders with Crown Commercial Services Construction Works & Associated Services on 26 February at 10am

Join us as Crown Commercial Service talk to prospective suppliers about their upcoming Construction Works & Associated Services 3 Framework.

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South Lanarkshire Council Passenger, Transport Service DPS on 3 March at 2pm

SLC is keen to attract new providers in the market who may not be aware or unsure how to deliver contracts for the Council. If you are interested in delivering Passenger Transport Service, which includes the transport of children and protected adults with additional support needs including autistic spectrum conditions and / or medical requirements and the transport of children as required by the Council’s Family, Children and Adult Services within Social Work Resources as well as mainstream inter-school transfers where required, please join us to hear all about this upcoming opportunity to bid.

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Latest news

Scottish Government Publish SPPN 1/2026: Annual Procurement Reports for 2026 to 2027

20 Feb: The Scottish Government has published a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN), providing an update for annual procurement reports covering 2026 to 2027.

Procurement threshold values 2026-2027

4 Feb: The European Commission has updated thresholds above which public procurement rules apply for the next two years.

Did you know there is a free tender training service in Scotland?

19 Jan: Each year, the Supplier Development Programme delivers hundreds of training and networking events across Scotland, to help businesses win a share of the £16.6bn public sector spend.

Tender opportunities

Public Contracts Scotland

Featured events

2.2 How to Write Outstanding Tenders - The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage

Wednesday 25 February 2026, 1.30-3:00pm

Webinar

Bidding is all about getting the right words on the page and getting a compliant bid submitted on time. This webinar will demonstrate how to use PCS and PCS-T and will also look at how to construct excellent responses to buyers' questions.

Talking Tenders with Crown Commercial Services Construction Works & Associated Services

Thursday 26 February 2026, 10.00-11:30am

Webinar

Join us as Crown Commercial Service talk to prospective suppliers about their upcoming Construction Works & Associated Services 3 Framework.

Meet the Buyer Tayside 2026

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 10.00am-2:00pm

Dundee • SDP Event

Talking Tenders with South Lanarkshire Council

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 2.00-3:30pm

Webinar

South Lanarkshire Council is keen to attract new providers in the market who may not be aware or unsure how to deliver contracts for the Council. If you are interested in delivering Passenger Transport Service, which includes the transport of children and protected adults with additional support needs including autistic spectrum conditions and / or medical requirements and the transport of children as required by the Council’s Family, Children and Adult Services within Social Work Resources as well as mainstream inter-school transfers where required, please join us to hear all about this upcoming opportunity to bid.

2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)

Thursday 5 March 2026, 2.00-3:30pm

Webinar

New Frameworks are an integral part of public procurement and can be a lucrative source of business, but it’s essential to understand the Agreement. This workshop explains the types of frameworks available and what you can expect from them.

2.4 Improving Your Bid Score - Increase Your Tender Win Rate

Tuesday 10 March 2026, 2.30-4:00pm

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.

Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Innovation Notices and Guidance

Wednesday 11 March 2026, 2.00-3:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Scottish Government has added new functionality to Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) titled - Preliminary Market Consultation notice, Pre-commercial Procurement notice and Pre-commercial procurement Award notices. In addition to a Supplier Collaboration tool and a Research register

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