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
Scottish Government Publish Annual Report on Procurement Activity in Scotland 2023-2024
11 Mar: The Scottish Government has published the annual report on procurement activity in Scotland for the 2023 to 2024 financial year, which highlights SDP's role in supporting SMEs and Third Sector Organisations bid for public sector contracts.
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.
Tender opportunities
- • Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) and Repairs
- • Ecological sampling at Scottish Offshore Wind Farms
- • NP93826 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
- • C002157 Slitlamp simulator for simulation training of signs and techniques involving the anterior and posterior eye
- • Electrical Contracting Framework
- • HO MR 24 066 / NLC-SLP-25-014: Lanark County Council - Swedish Timbers Full Project Works Package
- • Seafood Expo Global (SEG) 2026 - Stand Design & Build
- • Provision of an Access Control Maintenance Measured Term Contact (MTC) (2025-29)
- • Housing First Flexible Support Service
- • Purchase of Orthopaedic Spinal & Scoliosis Implants & Consumables
- • Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) and Repairs
- • Ecological sampling at Scottish Offshore Wind Farms
- • NP93826 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
- • C002157 Slitlamp simulator for simulation training of signs and techniques involving the anterior and posterior eye
- • Electrical Contracting Framework
- • HO MR 24 066 / NLC-SLP-25-014: Lanark County Council - Swedish Timbers Full Project Works Package
- • Seafood Expo Global (SEG) 2026 - Stand Design & Build
- • Provision of an Access Control Maintenance Measured Term Contact (MTC) (2025-29)
- • Housing First Flexible Support Service
- • Purchase of Orthopaedic Spinal & Scoliosis Implants & Consumables
Featured events
Aligned Tender Training: Scottish Borders Council’s Care at Home Framework
Thursday 12 March 2026, 10.30am
Webinar
Watch our trainer walk you through how to use PCS to bid for this SBC opportunity.
Aligned Tender Training: South Lanarkshire Council's Passenger Transport Service DPS
Thursday 12 March 2026, 4.30-6:00pm
Webinar
Would you like to work with the council to provide taxi services for children and protected adults, if yes, then please join this online meeting as we walk you through the process to be added to this DPS
2.5 Responding to Tender Policy Requirements - Power of Procurement
Wednesday 18 March 2026, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar
In addition to legal policy requirements like health and safety, this webinar will help your business understand and action social issues that are prioritised in Scotland's public sector such as Net Zero, Community Wealth Building and Fair Work, and provide the most up-to-date policies in your bids.
Aligned Tender Training: South Ayrshire Council Events Framework
Thursday 19 March 2026, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Watch our trainer walk you through how to use PCS to bid for this opportunity.
1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
Tuesday 24 March 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.
Aligned Tender Training: West Dunbartonshire Council’s Provision of Building Services Framework
Wednesday 25 March 2026, 10.30am
Webinar
Would you like to work with the council to provide landscaping, asbestos removal, flooring, metal fabrication, scaffolding, electrical systems, laundry equipment, UPVC windows and doors or small works? Please join our online meeting to learn how to be appointed to the West Dunbartonshire Council Framework to provide your services for the Council
3.1 Understanding Your Role in Contract Management – Critical Success Factors
Thursday 26 March 2026, 1.30-3:00pm
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.
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
