Supplier Development Programme Scotland

New to bidding? Scottish SMEs can dip a toe into the #publicsector marketplace at a free introductory webinar on Tuesday 7 April 2026 at 10:30am. You will learn basic concepts around tendering & procurement, and ask your questions, too! Register now: bit.ly/4bCDqZj

Headline Partner Announcement: @ScotlandExcel is supporting #MeetTheBuyer2026! Join SDP, Scotland Excel, and many more, on Tuesday 2 June 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central, to discuss contract and framework opportunities. Register here: bit.ly/4pM7Yfl

The UK Procurement Act 2023 has changed how suppliers find & bid for contracts. Scottish SMEs can join a FREE webinar, on Tuesday 31 March at 1:30pm, to learn what to consider when entering new markets & how to find opportunities in the rest of the UK: bit.ly/4rfv12u

Are you interested in bidding for @WDCouncil's 'Building Services' Framework? Potential bidders are encouraged to attend a FREE webinar, on 25 March at 10:30am, to learn how to use PCS and PCS-t to bid for a place on this Framework. Register now to attend: bit.ly/4kNdopk

@sdpscotland's 17th Meet the Buyer National will take place on Tuesday 2 June 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow Central. Find out more and book your place: blogs.gov.scot/public-procure…

Join one of @sdpscotland's free webinars to find out more about using Public Contracts Scotland and bidding for public sector contracts! 📆Tuesday 24 March - sdpscotland.co.uk/events/12-usin… 📆Wednesday 15 April - sdpscotland.co.uk/events/12-usin…

Congrats, you’ve won a public sector contract! Now what? Scottish SMEs are invited to an "Understanding Your Role in Contract Management" webinar, on 26 March at 1:30pm, to learn effective contract management from SDPs expert trainer. Register here: bit.ly/4r6og33

Looking to grow your business in 2026? Join us, and a range of buyers from across the public and private sectors at #MeetTheBuyer2026, on Tuesday 2 June 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, in Glasgow. Spaces are limited - Secure your FREE ticket today: bit.ly/4pM7Yfl

Have you heard of Public Contracts Scotland (PCS)? Scottish SMEs & supported businesses can register for this free webinar, on Tuesday 24 March at 2pm, to learn all about "Using PCS" from a procurement expert: bit.ly/4aUfPDh #PowerOfProcurement #PCS #HelpingYouBidBetter

Are you interested in bidding for @southayrshire's Multi-Lot Framework for the provision of various 'Events Services'? Potential bidders are encouraged to attend a FREE webinar, on Thursday 19 March at 10:30am, to learn how to bid using PCS and PCS-T: bit.ly/4u0pjnJ

We have published the 2023 to 2024 annual report on procurement activity in Scotland. Watch some of our highlights below🎥 Find out more: gov.scot/publications/a…

Implementing procurement policies into bids can be daunting, but help is at hand for Scottish SMEs. Join a free "Responding to Tender Policy Requirements" webinar, on 18 March at 1:30pm, to learn all you need to know about the common policy requirements: bit.ly/4rMwYEW

Are you interested in bidding for @SouthLanCouncil'S 'Passenger Transport Service' DPS? Potential bidders are encouraged to attend a FREE webinar, on 12 March at 4:30pm, to learn how to use PCS to bid for a place on this DPS. Register now to attend: bit.ly/4aCC4Ms

Are you interested in bidding for @WDCouncil's 'Building Services' Framework? Potential bidders are encouraged to attend a FREE webinar, on 25 March at 10:30am, to learn how to use PCS and PCS-t to bid for a place on this Framework. Register now to attend: bit.ly/4kNdopk

Could you provide Care at Home services to Scottish Borders Council? Interested parties are invited to a FREE webinar, on 12 March at 10:30am, to learn how to bid for a place on this framework, worth an estimated £76.5m. Register here to attend: bit.ly/4avCEvg

The Policy Note SPPN 03/2023 made provision for new functionality on PCS. Join SDP and @ScotProcurement at a free webinar, on 11 March at 2pm, for an overview of the Supporting Innovation through Procurement functionality & guidance on the Policy Note: bit.ly/4kyZgQh

Are you interested in bidding for @SouthLanCouncil'S 'Passenger Transport Service' DPS? Potential bidders are encouraged to attend a FREE webinar, on 12 March at 4:30pm, to learn how to use PCS to bid for a place on this DPS. Register now to attend: bit.ly/4aCC4Ms

Do you own or work for an SME in Scotland? Have you bid for #publicsector tenders, but received a low quality or pricing score? Come along to a FREE webinar, on 10 March at 2:30pm, to learn how to improve your bid score & improve your win rate: bit.ly/46ltfFE

The Policy Note SPPN 03/2023 made provision for new functionality on PCS. Join SDP and @ScotProcurement at a free webinar, on 11 March at 2pm, for an overview of the Supporting Innovation through Procurement functionality & guidance on the Policy Note: bit.ly/4kyZgQh

@SouthLanCouncil is seeking Taxi Operators for the delivery of Passenger Transport services. Potential bidders are invited to join a FREE webinar, on 3 March at 2pm, to hear about this opportunity from the Council’s Procurement team. Register here: bit.ly/4reMjxr