Planning

The City of Edinburgh Council "Meet the Real Buyer" Event

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Apr 2019 at 00:00

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

The City of Edinburgh Council is hosting a "Meet the Real Buyer" event on 30th May 2019, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh EH8 8BG. This procurement event, in the services industry category, aims to provide a platform for businesses to engage directly with council buyers. Registration for the event will open at 4:30 PM, with a deadline for interested parties to register by 23rd May 2019. This initiative is part of the council's planning phase, designed to improve engagement and access to procurement opportunities.

This "Meet the Real Buyer" event presents significant growth opportunities for local businesses, particularly those in sectors like construction, health and social care, transport, and community services. It is an excellent chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to showcase their capabilities and foster relationships with key decision-makers at the City of Edinburgh Council. Companies interested in bidding for upcoming contracts would benefit from attending to understand the council's procurement needs and to gain insights into future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The City of Edinburgh Council "Meet the Real Buyer" Event

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council, with support from the Supplier Development Programme, are hosting a Meet the "Real" Buyer event which will be held on Thursday, 30th May 2019 between 5-7pm, in The Courtyard, Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh EH8 8BG. Registration will open from 4.30pm. This is an opportunity for businesses to speak to the actual City of Edinburgh Council Buyers who commission contracts and are interested to meet potential companies who can bid/tender for work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Buyers from the following areas will aim to be represented: - Communities and Families - Construction - Housing, Commercial and Infrastructure - Health & Social Care - Transport and Roads Services - Project Search / Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Programme - Supplier Support - Systems Advice. This is a supplier event for information and engagement purposes only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000582224
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352689
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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2019Expired
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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@sdpscotland.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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