Supplier Development Programme 2026 Events Calendar

26 Jan 2026

Supplier Development Programme 2026 Events Calendar

Supplier Development Programme Scotland (SDP) have launched a full calendar of informative webinars and events for 2026!

 
How to use Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) & Public Contracts Scotland -tender (PCS-T) to bid for this opportunity
Tuesday 3rd February | 2:00-3:30 pm | Online
This webinar will walk you through the bidder journey for this GCC HSCP Community Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services tender opportunity live online.

Aligned Tender Training - How to use PCS & PCS-T to bid for this opportunity
Wednesday 11th February | 2:00-3:30 pm | Online
All nursery providers, child minders and childcare settings that provide funded provision for eligible 3 and 4 year old children within the Glasgow boundary are welcome to join this webinar, as we bid for this opportunity in real-time, so that you fully understand what your next step need to be!

Consortium Creation and Planning
Thursday 19th February 2026 | 2:00-3:30 pm | Online
Consortium bidding offers numerous benefits for small businesses, including increased access to larger contracts. This free tender training will help you to assess if you should consider forming a consortium and how to go about it.

South Lanarkshire Council, Community Benefit Supplier Meeting
Thursday 12th February | 10:30 am-12:00 pm | Online
All local SME's that want to work with the SLC should attend this webinar to fully understand what a Community Benefit is. Whether you are a current South Lanarkshire Council Contractor or Supplier looking for a refresh on our approach to Community Benefits or new to how SLC manage Community Benefits, this is a great opportunity to hear about the process and speak with representatives from the Procurement Service.
 

SDP core tender training programmes

Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
Tuesday 27th January | 1:00-2:30 pm | Online
Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.
 

Meet the Buyer events

Meet the Buyer Tayside 2026
Tuesday 3rd March | 10:00 am-2:00 pm | Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc, Dundee
This Meet the Buyer event will provide suppliers with an opportunity to hear about upcoming contract, supply chain and sub-contracting opportunities across the Tayside region, from public and private sectors buyers.
 
Meet the Buyer 2026
Tuesday 2nd June | 10:00 am-3:00 pm | DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow
Come along to meet procurement teams, buyers and supply chain partners. Meet the Buyer is the place to discuss projects and tender opportunities, on a local and national scale, across Scotland and the UK.
 

All training and Meet the Buyer events can be found here

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Strengthening Organisations | The National Lottery Community Fund

4 Sep 2026

Strengthening Organisations | The National Lottery Community Fund

Between £300 and £50,000 is available to projects based in Scotland that are currently funded by The ...

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Community Engagement Training with Talk Action

4 Sep 2026

Community Engagement Training with Talk Action

17 September 2026 | 10AM - 3PM | Online Talk Action are hosting a Community Engagement Training to e ...

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