Planning

Meet the Buyer Event fot North Scotland 2018

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is organising a "Meet the Buyer Event for North Scotland 2018," scheduled to take place on 5th September 2018, from 10am to 4pm at the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness. This event aims to connect suppliers with buyers from various sectors including Forestry, councils, NHS, and private contractors. This tender process is currently in the planning stage and is a part of the services category. The buyer can be reached via email at procurement.scotland@forestry.gsi.gov.uk for further inquiries.

This event presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand in the public procurement landscape. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and third sector organisations would particularly benefit from attending, as they can meet over 30 purchasing decision-makers, learn about forthcoming procurement news and opportunities, and network with large contractors seeking new suppliers. With a free registration, participation in this event can facilitate valuable connections and provide insights into upcoming projects in the North of Scotland.

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Notice Title

Meet the Buyer Event fot North Scotland 2018

Notice Description

Forest Enterprise Scotland (an agency of Forestry Commission Scotland) invite you to attend the upcoming Meet the Buyer event on the 5th September. 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 at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forest Enterprise Scotland (an agency of Forestry Commission Scotland) invite you to attend the upcoming Meet the Buyer event on the 5th September. 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 at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness. Bringing together buyers from Forestry Commission, 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000553834
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328047
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
15 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Sep 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.scotland@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000675000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 7AT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar, TLM65 Orkney Islands, TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328047
    Meet the Buyer Event fot North Scotland 2018 - Forest Enterprise Scotland (an agency of Forestry Commission Scotland) invite you to attend the upcoming Meet the Buyer event on the 5th September. 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 at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness.

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