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
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.
Give Your Feedback on East Lothian Council Procurement Processes
15 Oct: East Lothian Council is seeking feedback from suppliers on how it could improve its procurement processes, in a survey open until 31 March 2027.
East Renfrewshire Council launches Employability Flexible Framework
15 Oct: East Renfrewshire Council and the Supplier Development Programme are holding a Supplier Engagement Event to discuss the Council’s new Flexible Framework for Employability, on Monday 26 October, from 2pm at Work EastRen offices.
Tender opportunities
- • ACHA: D&B Contractor Selection - Dalintober
- • Scottish Approach to Change Evaluation and Learning Partner
- • Provision of Events Catering for NMIS
- • PFB1055 AP - Staff Engagement Surveys
- • Service Desk and Service Management Solution
- • National Retail Shop, Café & Kitchen Fit-Out Framework (2027-35)
- • RSPB Bass Rock Access and Safety Improvements Construction
- • Long-distance routes options appraisal - identifying best opportunities to improve access, restore nature and inspire people
- • Integrated Nature Network, Climate Adaptation and Blue-Green Infrastructure Opportunity Mapping
- • Interpretation Plan for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs Landscape Connections
- • ACHA: D&B Contractor Selection - Dalintober
- • Scottish Approach to Change Evaluation and Learning Partner
- • Provision of Events Catering for NMIS
- • PFB1055 AP - Staff Engagement Surveys
- • Service Desk and Service Management Solution
- • National Retail Shop, Café & Kitchen Fit-Out Framework (2027-35)
- • RSPB Bass Rock Access and Safety Improvements Construction
- • Long-distance routes options appraisal - identifying best opportunities to improve access, restore nature and inspire people
- • Integrated Nature Network, Climate Adaptation and Blue-Green Infrastructure Opportunity Mapping
- • Interpretation Plan for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs Landscape Connections
Featured events
Scottish Construction Summit 2026
Thursday 22 October 2026, 9.00am-6:00pm
Glasgow • External Event
The Supplier Development Programme is proud to sponsor the Scottish Construction Summit 2026, coming to Glasgow SEC on 22 October, from 9am-6pm.
3.2 Expanding to sell into the wider UK market
Thursday 22 October 2026, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
This workshop will show experienced bidders how to grow your business by exploring new public sector markets through out the UK. Thanks to technology, doing business across borders is more accessible than ever–but is it really that easy to expand your footprint?
Talking Tenders with East Renfrewshire Council - Flexible Framework for Employability
Monday 26 October 2026, 2.00-3:30pm
Barrhead • SDP Event
East Renfrewshire Council will be launching their flexible framework for employability at the beginning of November as the previous framework will be expiring.
Talking Tenders with South Lanarkshire Council
Wednesday 28 October 2026, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Are you interested in providing Homelessness Services in South Lanarkshire, including temporary accommodation and outreach housing support services. If yes, then you won't want to miss this live online meeting, as we hear about the Council's proposed commissioning approach for this upcoming tender opportunity directly from SLC colleagues
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
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
