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Supplier Engagement Event -Meet the Buyer 2022

SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

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Summary of the contracting process

The Supplier Development Programme is organising the Supplier Engagement Event - Meet the Buyer 2022, a planned procurement opportunity scheduled for Wednesday, 7 September 2022 at UHI Moray in Elgin. This event aims to connect businesses with buyers from the public and private sectors for networking and potential contract opportunities. The event will feature one-to-one networking sessions, expert speakers, and opportunities to engage with procurement teams from local councils and major contractors in North Scotland.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in public sector contracts to participate in a free event that can help them understand buyer requirements, showcase their offerings, and establish valuable connections. Businesses located in the North of Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands, are particularly encouraged to attend. By registering early and actively participating in the event, businesses can access valuable procurement insights, grow their networks, and prepare for upcoming contracting opportunities.

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Notice Title

Supplier Engagement Event -Meet the Buyer 2022

Notice Description

The Supplier Development Programme will hold the 5th Annual Meet the Buyer North as an in-person, face-to-face event on Wednesday, 7 September 2022 with headline partner: the Scottish Government at UHI Moray. Focusing on one-to-one in-person networking, Meet the Buyer North 2022 will allow your business to connect with "real" buyers from right across the public sector, as well as private contractors with supply chain opportunities and business support providers, all under one roof. This free event affords suppliers that wish to do business in the North of Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands, 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier Development Programme will hold the 5th Annual Meet the Buyer North as an in-person, face-to-face event on Wednesday, 7 September 2022 with headline partner: the Scottish Government. Focusing on one-to-one in-person networking, Meet the Buyer North 2022 will allow your business to connect with "real" buyers from right across the public sector, as well as private contractors with supply chain opportunities and business support providers, all under one roof. Business will be able to meet procurement teams from local councils, alongside other public and private sector buying organisations, private contractors and business support organisations that are all based in the North of Scotland. Visit www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn/ to see a full list of exhibitors. Hybrid Agenda There will also be a short main agenda, where in-person attendees can hear from a range of expert speakers and participate in live Q&A sessions. There will be a hybrid option for remote suppliers to participate in this agenda, as speakers and presentations at the in-person event are planned to be broadcast on Microsoft Teams by UHI Moray. However, there will not be a fully virtual event platform for exhibitions as has been part of the past two virtual Meet the Buyer North events, held during the pandemic. To participate in the hybrid agenda, please note your interest in the booking form on the SDP website. Why attend 13.3billion pounds is spent in the public sector in Scotland each year on goods, services and works. Meet buyers from a plethora of public sector organisation in the North of Scotland. Meet buyers from a variety of major contractors based in the North of Scotland. Hear the latest about contract opportunities and procurement news from Moray Council, the Shared Procurement Service at Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City and Highland Councils, SEPA, Scottish Fire & Rescue Service, Historic Environment Scotland, Social Security Scotland, PfH Scotland and the Scottish Procurement Alliance, and many more. Make key contacts and find opportunities to grow your business. Access business support with the Supplier Development Programme, Business Gateway and more The event is FREE to attend and open to all but will be of particular interest to businesses located in the North of Scotland. Places are limited so make sure you register early at www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn/. Whatever the size of a business, Meet the Buyer events are useful to attend when considering bidding for future contracting opportunities, as they are specifically designed to help suppliers with the tendering process. Meet the Buyer events can help suppliers understand what the buyers are looking for, introduce them to innovative goods, works and services, and can give suppliers insight on how bids are and will be evaluated from a procurement perspective. Meet the Buyer events also offer the opportunity to engage with business support initiatives, such as the Supplier Development Programme, local authority economic development representatives and Business Gateway representatives.. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, make sure you register at www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn/ The Supplier Development Programme is hosting this event all businesses and buyers must register to create their free account and then book their place. For more information,email at info@sdpscotland.co.uk you can also follow the hashtag on social media: #MeetTheBuyerNorth2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000703683
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456520
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

39222000 - Catering supplies

39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products

39830000 - Cleaning products

43320000 - Construction equipment

44613800 - Containers for waste material

45222100 - Waste-treatment plant construction work

45233142 - Road-repair works

45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

50116100 - Electrical-system repair services

50883000 - Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71550000 - Blacksmith services

79952000 - Event services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 2022Expired
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
Additional Buyers

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

MORAY COUNCIL

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

Contact Name
Gillian Cameron
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk, cpucityshire@aberdeencity.gov.uk, info@sdpscotland.co.uk, procurement@moray.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1343563137, +44 1463702563, +44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3
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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456520
    Supplier Engagement Event -Meet the Buyer 2022 - The Supplier Development Programme will hold the 5th Annual Meet the Buyer North as an in-person, face-to-face event on Wednesday, 7 September 2022 with headline partner: the Scottish Government at UHI Moray. Focusing on one-to-one in-person networking, Meet the Buyer North 2022 will allow your business to connect with "real" buyers from right across the public sector, as well as private contractors with supply chain opportunities and business support providers, all under one roof. This free event affords suppliers that wish to do business in the North of Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands, 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.

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