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Meet the Buyer 2021

Argyll and Bute Council

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21 May 2021 at 01:00

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

The 12th Annual Meet the Buyer event, organised by Argyll and Bute Council in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, is set to take place virtually on 8 June 2021. This procurement process falls under the planning stage and is classified within the general public services industry. The event promises to be the largest free procurement event in Scotland, offering businesses the opportunity to connect with procurement teams from various local councils and other public and private sector organisations. Interested participants are encouraged to register early as places are limited.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their networks and gain access to an array of public sector procurement contracts. Companies in the services sector, particularly those involved in consultancy, supply chain management, and sustainable practices, would be well-positioned to compete. The event will feature various expert speakers discussing key topics such as community wealth building and sustainable procurement, providing attendees with valuable insights to enhance their engagement with public sector buyers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meet the Buyer 2021

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 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/.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000654674
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416003
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
21 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jun 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll and Bute Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Postcode Area
Paisley
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
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416003
    Meet the Buyer 2021 - 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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