Various organisations hold face-to-face events and training sessions throughout the year to support suppliers. Some of these events and training sessions are free and some have a cost associated with them.
As a starting point we recommend that you look up the PCS News and Events page and the Supplier Development Programme (SDP) Events page.
Some examples of supplier events are given below:
| Supplier Days |
buyers may hold specific events regarding a specific tender or project. For example a Supplier Day early in their tender process to gather more information to scope their procurement exercise. later on, a Supplier Day may be used to communicate more information on an upcoming tender to suppliers |
| Supplier Development Programme (SDP) |
SDP holds regular Meet the Buyer events, where buyers are on hand to meet suppliers and presentations are held on specific subjects SPD also provide training and support to SME's |
| Procurex Scotland | an annual event bringing together public sector buyers, suppliers and others from across public procurement in Scotland |
It is a good idea to register with organisations and buyers to ensure you receive up-to-date information on any scheduled events. You can also refer directly to public sector body websites on a regular basis to keep up-to-date.