Planning

Northern Meet The Buyer Event 2018

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

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Planning

30 Jul 2018 at 00:00

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

Highlands and Islands Enterprise is organising the 'Northern Meet The Buyer Event 2018', scheduled for 5th September 2018, at the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness. This event falls under the 'planning' phase of the procurement process and is classified under the services industry category. Businesses interested in attending should be aware that the event runs from 10am to 4pm and is free to attend, although registration is necessary due to limited places. Interested parties can find further details on the event and registration at the Supplier Development Programme's website.

This Meet The Buyer event presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those based in Scotland. Participating businesses will have the chance to engage directly with buyers from various public sector organisations such as councils, NHS, and educational institutions, as well as private contractors seeking new suppliers. By attending, businesses can gain insights into upcoming procurement opportunities and network with decision-makers, positioning themselves to secure valuable contracts and develop their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northern Meet The Buyer Event 2018

Notice Description

The Supplier Development Programme in partnership with Scottish Government, Scotland Excel and Highlands and Islands Enterprise are holding their first Meet the Buyer North event on the 5th September, 2018 at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier Development Programme in partnership with Scottish Government, Scotland Excel and Highlands and Islands Enterprise are holding their first Meet the Buyer North event on the 5th September, 2018 at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness. Bringing together buyers from Scottish Councils, NHS, Universities and Colleges, Fire, Transport and many more, the event offers businesses the opportunity to speak directly to a wide range of 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 at https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/meet-buyer-north-2018/ Why attend? - Meet buyers from over 30 public and private sector organisations - Hear the latest procurement news from the Centres of Procurement Excellence, Scotland Excel, NHS and APUC - Find about opportunities arising from large projects taking place in the North of Scotland -Make key contacts and find opportunities to grow your business - Access to business support, Supplier Development Programme, Business Gateway, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and many more Event details: Date: Wednesday 5th September 2018 Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early on the event webpage http://bit.ly/sdpmtbn18 https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/meet-buyer-north-2018/ If you are not a Scottish based SME or Third Sector organisation you should register for the event by filling out the form 'non Scottish SME register here' located at the bottom of the event webpage http://bit.ly/sdpmtbn18 https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/meet-buyer-north-2018/ If you need any further information please contact the Supplier Development Programme team at info@sdpscotland.co.uk. If you need any further information please contact the Supplier Development Programme team at info@sdpscotland.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000551925
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326560
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2018Expired
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
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hieprocurement@hient.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463245245

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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