Planning

Meet The Buyer Event

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

25 May 2017 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Lanarkshire Council is organising the "Meet The Buyer Event", which is scheduled to take place on 28th September 2017 at Hampden Park, Glasgow. This event falls under the planning stage of procurement within the services industry. It aims to facilitate interactions between public sector purchasing officials from various organisations, including councils and healthcare, and potential suppliers. The event promises significant networking opportunities with a diverse range of purchasers and will also feature major contractors interested in new supplier engagement. Interested parties are encouraged to register early as spaces are limited.

This "Meet The Buyer Event" presents a unique opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and third sector organisations to connect with public procurement officials and industry leaders, thus fostering business growth. Companies that provide services, particularly those in public sector supply chains or those looking to expand into public contracts, would greatly benefit from participating. Attendees will have access to valuable resources, workshops, and insights, enabling them to make crucial connections and explore subcontracting opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meet The Buyer Event

Notice Description

The Supplier Development Programme in partnership with Scottish Government, Scotland Excel and Business Gateway are holding their annual Meet the Buyer event on the 28th September at Hampden Park. Now in its 9th year, Supplier Development Programme's "Meet the Buyer" is Scotland's largest FREE public procurement event, Bringing together buyers from Scottish Councils, NHS, Universities and Colleges, Transport plus MOD, DFID, Crown Commercial Services and more, the event offers businesses the opportunity to speak directly to purchasers and decision-makers all under one roof. In addition there will be large private contractors exhibiting who are keen to engage with new suppliers and promote their sub-contract opportunities. A full list of exhibitors is available on the event webpage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier Development Programme in partnership with Scottish Government, Scotland Excel and Business Gateway are holding their annual Meet the Buyer event on the 28th September at Hampden Park. Now in its 9th year, Supplier Development Programme's "Meet the Buyer" is Scotland's largest FREE public procurement event, Bringing together buyers from Scottish Councils, NHS, Universities and Colleges, Transport plus MOD, DFID, Crown Commercial Services and more, the event offers businesses the opportunity to speak directly to purchasers and decision-makers all under one roof. In addition there will be large private contractors exhibiting who are keen to engage with new suppliers and promote their sub-contract opportunities. A full list of exhibitors is available on the event webpage. Why attend? - Meet buyers from over 50 public sector organisations - Meet buyers from a variety of major contractors - Hear the latest procurement news from Scottish Government, HM Treasury, Infrastructure and Projects Authority and Crown Commercial Services - Attend a Google Digital Garage workshop -Make key contacts and find opportunities to grow your business - Access to business support, Supplier Development Programme, Business Gateway, Scottish Enterprise and many more Event details: Date: Thursday 28th September 2017 Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: Hampden Park, Glasgow The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early. If you are a Scottish SME or Third Sector organisation you can register with the Supplier Development Programme and then book your free place on the event webpage. If you do not meet this criteria you should fill in the form 'non-scot SME register here' located at the bottom of the event webpage. If you are interested in sponsoring the event or have any other enquiries please contact us at info@sdpscotland.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000496888
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283983
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jun 2017Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jennifer Baker
Contact Email
jennifer.baker@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698455927

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 6LB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
UKM38 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283983
    Meet The Buyer Event - The Supplier Development Programme in partnership with Scottish Government, Scotland Excel and Business Gateway are holding their annual Meet the Buyer event on the 28th September at Hampden Park. Now in its 9th year, Supplier Development Programme's "Meet the Buyer" is Scotland's largest FREE public procurement event, Bringing together buyers from Scottish Councils, NHS, Universities and Colleges, Transport plus MOD, DFID, Crown Commercial Services and more, the event offers businesses the opportunity to speak directly to purchasers and decision-makers all under one roof. In addition there will be large private contractors exhibiting who are keen to engage with new suppliers and promote their sub-contract opportunities. A full list of exhibitors is available on the event webpage.

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