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Fife's Meet the Buyer 2021: Live Virtual Event

SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

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Summary of the contracting process

The Supplier Development Programme is hosting the 12th Annual Meet the Buyer 2021 event, scheduled for Tuesday, 8 June 2021. This live virtual event will take place in Hamilton, Scotland, and is categorised under services in the public procurement sector. The event is currently in the planning stage, with a notable focus on connecting businesses with procurement teams from local councils, the Scottish Government, and other public and private sector organisations. Interested participants are encouraged to register early, as places are limited, and the event is free to attend.

This event presents substantial opportunities for businesses looking to expand their market presence. Suppliers across various sectors, especially those offering goods and services relevant to local councils, NHS, and major contractors, would benefit from attending. The Meet the Buyer event will facilitate direct interaction with decision-makers and purchasing teams, providing insights into upcoming contract opportunities, networking possibilities, and discussions on critical procurement topics such as sustainable practices and economic recovery. Businesses should register promptly to position themselves to capitalise on these valuable opportunities.

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Notice Title

Fife's Meet the Buyer 2021: Live Virtual Event

Notice Description

The 12th Annual Meet the Buyer 2021 will take place as a live, virtual event on Tuesday, 8 June 2021, organised by the Supplier Development Programme. Headline partners include the Scottish Government and Scotland Excel. Businesses will be able to meet procurement teams from local councils, alongside other public and private sector buying organisations, private contractors and business support organisations visit https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/ to see a full list of exhibitors. As the largest free Procurement event in Scotland, the event affords suppliers unprecedented access to buyers and decision makers from across the Public and Private sector, with the opportunity to raise your profile as a business and prepare for upcoming contract opportunities. There will also be a main agenda, where you can hear from a range of expert speakers and participate in live Q & A sessions on hot topics such as Growth Deals, links to Community Wealth Building, sustainable procurement, Fair Work First, how to bring innovation to the public sector, the climate change emergency in public sector procurement, Brexit, and COVID-19 economic recovery plans. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early at https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier Development Programme, in partnership with Scottish Government and Scotland Excel, is holding the 12th Annual National Meet the Buyer event on Tuesday, 8 June 2021 as a live, virtual event. The Supplier Development Programme's Meet the Buyer event is Scotland's largest FREE public procurement event. Bringing together buyers from Scottish Councils, NHS, Universities and Colleges, Transport, DFID, 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 by visiting the SDP website: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/. Why attend? -GBP 12.6 billion is spent in the public sector in Scotland each year on goods, services and works. -Meet buyers from over 40 public sector organisations. -Meet buyers from a variety of major contractors. -Hear the latest about contract opportunities and procurement news from Scotland Excel, Glasgow City Region City Deal - projects and pipelines, The City of Edinburgh Council, and many more. -Make key contacts and find opportunities to grow your business. -Access to business support with Supplier Development Programme, Business Gateway, Zero Waste Scotland, Scottish Enterprise and many more! The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early at www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/ The Supplier Development Programme is hosting this event all businesses and buyers must register to create their free account and then book their place at Meet the Buyer by visiting www.sdpscotland.co.uk. For more information, you can contact SDP by email at info@sdpscotland.co.uk. You can also follow the hashtag on social media: #MeetTheBuyer2021.. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early at www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/. Follow the hashtag on social media: #MeetTheBuyer2021

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000653216
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413982
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

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
7 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 May 2021Expired
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
SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413982
    Fife's Meet the Buyer 2021: Live Virtual Event - The 12th Annual Meet the Buyer 2021 will take place as a live, virtual event on Tuesday, 8 June 2021, organised by the Supplier Development Programme. Headline partners include the Scottish Government and Scotland Excel. Businesses will be able to meet procurement teams from local councils, alongside other public and private sector buying organisations, private contractors and business support organisations visit https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/ to see a full list of exhibitors. As the largest free Procurement event in Scotland, the event affords suppliers unprecedented access to buyers and decision makers from across the Public and Private sector, with the opportunity to raise your profile as a business and prepare for upcoming contract opportunities. There will also be a main agenda, where you can hear from a range of expert speakers and participate in live Q & A sessions on hot topics such as Growth Deals, links to Community Wealth Building, sustainable procurement, Fair Work First, how to bring innovation to the public sector, the climate change emergency in public sector procurement, Brexit, and COVID-19 economic recovery plans. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early at https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/

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