Planning

Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2025

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Sep 2025 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is planning an event titled "Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2025," focused on funeral services and various other service categories. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, 18th November 2025, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, will be held at The Park Hotel, Rugby Park, Kilmarnock. Currently in the planning stage, this networking opportunity is organised in collaboration with Ayrshire Councils and aims to facilitate connections between local businesses and buyers from the region. It presents an invaluable opportunity for firms interested in delivering services across industry categories such as transport, health, IT, and more. Although no deadlines for procurement submissions are mentioned, future notices will start from 12th September 2025. This initiative is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This event provides a vital opportunity for various businesses to expand their reach and explore potential contracts and frameworks. Organisations involved range from local authorities to health services, and the event is open to all interested parties aiming to build relationships and gain insights into tendering. Businesses from sectors such as IT services, construction, health, transport, and others will find this event particularly conducive to growth, allowing them to showcase their service offerings and forge partnerships with key stakeholders in the region. Places for attendees are limited, urging interested parties to secure their spot at this free event hosted by the Supplier Development Programme and other notable exhibitors.

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Notice Title

Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2025

Notice Description

Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2025 Date: Tuesday 18th November 2025 Venue: The Park Hotel, Rugby Park, Kilmarnock, KA1 1UR Time: 9:30 AM - 12.30 PM The Supplier Development Programme and the Ayrshire Councils invite local businesses and third sector organisations to this free, in-person networking event, which will take place on Tuesday, 18 November 9:30am-12:30pm, in the Park Hotel Kilmarnock. Discover upcoming contracts and frameworks, build relationships with Ayrshire buyers, get advice on tendering and network with other local businesses. As well as the East, South and North Ayrshire Councils, exhibitors are set to include the Supplier Development Programme, NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Public Contracts Scotland, Scotland Excel and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT). The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. BOOK HERE https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/ayrshire-meet-the-buyer-1886/

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see above. This is not a procurement, but the promotion of Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059841
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055664-2025
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

70 - Real estate services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

45000000 - Construction work

48445000 - Customer Relation Management software package

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79710000 - Security services

80110000 - Pre-school education services

80500000 - Training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

90650000 - Asbestos removal services

90712000 - Environmental planning

92312110 - Theatrical producer entertainment services

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Sep 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
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
William Tomelty
Contact Email
williamtomelty@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324354

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

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