Events and workshops

from the Supplier Development Programme


The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) was established in 2006. It provides advice, information and training support to assist businesses to become more capable of accessing and competing for public sector contracts.

Remember all their training is FREE but places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Meet The Buyer

This major event moves to Edinburgh this year.

When: 19 April 2012, 9.00am - 4.00pm

Where: Murrayfield Rugby Stadium, Edinburgh EH12 5PJ

In conjunction with B2B Roadshow, SDP will again bring over 30 public and private sector buyers at one event. The buyers will be on hand to answer your questions and meet as many potential suppliers as possible. Representatives from local authorities, emergency services and other publicly funded bodies are already confirmed. Full exhibitors list will be published shortly.

Confirmed Buyers include:
Lothian & Borders Police
North Lanarkshire Council
East Lothian Council
West Lothian Council
Historic Scotland
Midlothian Council
Scottish Parliament
Clackmannanshire
West Dunbartonshire Council
Scottish Enterprise
City Building
Scotland Excel

To find out more and to book, visit the SDP site.

SDP Workshops

Among the topics covered by SDP workshops are

Policies that won't let you down....

Don't fall at the first hurdle by ensuring your policies are up to date and fit for purpose. These 1/2 day, practical workshops aim to increase your awareness and improve your ability in the tendering process.

Tender Writing

If you already have some experience of tendering, don't need to know the basics but do want to improve your skills and efficiency then this 2 day course is right for your business:

A Simple Introduction to Procurement

This 1/2 day seminar is designed to give you tips from experts on successful tendering and ultimately improve your knowledge of the procurement process:

You will find details and registration forms for all SDP events at http://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events.aspx.

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