Planning

National Meet The Buyer 2025

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Planning

13 May 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council is organising the 16th annual National Meet the Buyer event, scheduled for 4 June 2025 at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. The event falls under the services category, with a focus on event services as per the CPV classification 79952000. This planning stage initiative aims to connect suppliers with procurement teams and buyers from Scottish local authorities and government agencies. It offers an opportunity to explore future contract opportunities in both local and national contexts. Registrations are open, but places are limited, emphasising the need for early registration.

This event provides a unique opportunity for businesses to engage directly with key contractors and business support organisations, facilitating entry into the public supply chain and enhancing visibility. With the Scottish public sector spending £16 billion annually, participation can lead to significant business growth, especially for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Regardless of the size or location of a business, attending the National Meet the Buyer event can provide valuable insights and networking possibilities essential for companies looking to increase their market share and secure contracts within Scotland and potentially across the UK.

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Notice Title

National Meet The Buyer 2025

Notice Description

The 16th annual national Meet the Buyer event will take place on Wednesday 4 June 2025 at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Visit the Falkirk Council stand to make contacts and discuss future contract opportunities. You'll also have the chance to meet buyers from other Scottish Local Authorities and Government Agencies, as well as key contractors, and business support organisations. Attending the National Meet the Buyer event is a great way to find out how you could join the public supply chain and win a share of the 16GBP billion that the Scottish public sector spends annually on goods, works and services. Meet the Buyer National is the largest free procurement event in Scotland. Don't miss this opportunity to raise your profile as a business and learn how to prepare for upcoming contract opportunities. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb25/

Lot Information

Lot 1

National Meet The Buyer 2025 Now in its 16th year, Scotland's National Meet the Buyer event will take place on Wednesday 4 June 2025, from 9:30am to 3:30pm. The FREE event is hosted by the Supplier Development Programme and partnered by Scottish Government and Scotland Excel. Come along to meet with 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. Attending the National Meet the Buyer event is a great way to find how you could join the public supply chain, to win a share of the 16GBP billion that the Scottish public sector spends annually on goods, works and services. Meet the Buyer National is the largest free procurement event in Scotland. So don't miss the opportunity to raise your profile as a business and learn how to prepare for upcoming contract opportunities. The event aims to help Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) from across Scotland meet with buyers. However, all are welcome! Wherever you are based, and however big your business is, there is something useful to be found at Murrayfield on the 4 June 2025! Register FREE here: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb25/ Additional information: The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb25/ If you do not have an existing Supplier Development Programme account, select the Register button first.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051210
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020865-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324506566

Buyer Location

Locality
LARBERT
Postcode
FK5 4RU
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

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