Planning

Meet the Buyer North 2020: Live Virtual Event

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is initiating a tender for the "Meet the Buyer North 2020: Live Virtual Event," scheduled for 2nd September 2020. This event is part of the public services sector, aimed at engaging suppliers with various buyers from the public sector, including local authorities and NHS Scotland. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on building connections between suppliers and procurement decision-makers. Interested parties can find more details and registration information through the provided links, and the planned procurement notice was issued on 30th July 2020.

This event presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their market presence within the public sector in Scotland, particularly those in sectors related to general public services. Companies offering goods and services or those exploring subcontracting opportunities with larger contractors will find this event particularly beneficial. By participating, businesses can network, gain insights into upcoming projects, and understand how to navigate procurement processes effectively, positioning themselves for future contracts worth an estimated £11 billion spent annually in the Scottish public sector.

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Notice Title

Meet the Buyer North 2020: Live Virtual Event

Notice Description

You are invited to attend the upcoming Meet the Buyer North event on 2nd September 2020. The Supplier Development Programme, in partnership with Scottish Government, has organised the third annual Meet the Buyer North event online, to be delivered as a virtual event.

Lot Information

Lot 1

You are invited to attend the upcoming Meet the Buyer North 2020: Live Virtual Event on 2nd September 2020. The Supplier Development Programme, in partnership with Scottish Government, has scheduled the third annual event in an alternative format, as a live, virtual online event, which aims to engage suppliers in open and connected procurement across the public sector and support efforts towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis whilst complying with on-going restrictions on face-to-face gatherings in Scotland. Bringing together buyers from the public sector, including Scottish local authorities, NHS Scotland, Universities and Colleges, Construction, Transport and many more, the event offers businesses in the North of Scotland an unparalleled opportunity to speak directly to a wide range of purchasers and decision-makers online. In addition, there will be large private contractors exhibiting at this virtual event that are keen to engage with new suppliers and promote their sub-contract opportunities. Suppliers will be able to visit virtual "stands" to download electronic copies of buyer information, leaflets, and upcoming contract opportunities as well as participate in live one-to-one discussion with buyers, exchange digital business contact details with buyers and suppliers, access an online meeting space, and more. A full list of exhibitors is available at https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-virtual/. Why attend? - 11 billion GBP is spent in the public sector in Scotland each year on goods, services and works - Virtually meet buyers from public and private sector organisations - Hear the latest procurement news - 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 through Supplier Development Programme, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Business Gateway and many more Virtual Event details: Date: Wednesday 2nd September 2020 Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: Online, virtual event The event is FREE to "attend" virtually online and open to all, but places must be registered in advance on the event webpage: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-virtual/. If you need any further information, please contact the Supplier Development Programme team at info@sdpscotland.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000626921
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391525
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

80500000 - Training 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 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2020Expired
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
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463702670

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5BX
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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