Planning

Meet The Buyer South 2024 PIN

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Oct 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council is currently in the planning stage for the "Meet The Buyer South 2024" public procurement process, targeting the general public services industry. This significant event is scheduled to take place on 29th October 2024 in Galashiels, Scotland. It represents an annual value of £16 billion in contract opportunities within the public sector. Interested businesses and third-sector organisations are encouraged to participate by registering early due to the limited availability of places. The procurement method involves a planned procurement notice and would be particularly relevant for entities that serve local councils, government agencies, and contractors.

This upcoming tender provides exceptional opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies involved in goods, services, and works within the public sector. Firms will have the chance to network with buyers from various Scottish and national public sector organisations and major contractors, gaining valuable insights into upcoming contract opportunities. Businesses in procurement, public services, and supply chains will find this event especially beneficial. Attendees will also have access to various business support organisations, enhancing their preparedness for forthcoming tenders, thereby elevating their market presence and potential for securing contracts with public sector buyers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meet The Buyer South 2024 PIN

Notice Description

Together with headline partners, Scottish Borders Council, the Supplier Development Programme has announced the third Meet the Buyer South event will take place on 29 October in Galashiels. Meet with Buyers from Scotland's local authorities, Government agencies and contractors to hear about upcoming contract opportunities with Scotland's public sector, worth 16bn GBP annually. Businesses and third sector organisations 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 Meet the Buyer South 2024 | Meet the Buyer South 2024 | Supplier Development Programme (sdpscotland.co.uk) to see a full list of exhibitors. As the largest free procurement event in the South of 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. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early at Meet the Buyer South 2024 | All events and training listings | Supplier Development Programme (sdpscotland.co.uk)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier Development Programme's Meet the Buyer South event is the largest FREE public procurement event in the South of Scotland. Why attend? 16 billion GBP is spent in the public sector in Scotland each year on goods, services and works. Meet buyers from a variety of Scottish and National public sector organisations. Meet buyers from a variety of major contractors. Hear the latest about contract opportunities and procurement news from Scotland Excel, Scottish Government, Crown Commercial Service and many more. Make key contacts and find opportunities to grow your business. Access to business support, Supplier Development Programme, Just Enterprise, Business Gateway and many more. Visit Meet the Buyer South 2024 | Meet the Buyer South 2024 | Supplier Development Programme (sdpscotland.co.uk) to see a full list of exhibitors.. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early at Meet the Buyer South 2024 | All events and training listings | Supplier Development Programme (sdpscotland.co.uk). This event is run by SDP on behalf of the public sector: Contact us info@sdpscotland.co.uk. Follow the hashtag on social media: #MeetTheBuyerSouth2024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000779439
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515815
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Oct 2024Expired
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
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515815
    Meet The Buyer South 2024 PIN - Together with headline partners, Scottish Borders Council, the Supplier Development Programme has announced the third Meet the Buyer South event will take place on 29 October in Galashiels. Meet with Buyers from Scotland's local authorities, Government agencies and contractors to hear about upcoming contract opportunities with Scotland's public sector, worth 16bn GBP annually. Businesses and third sector organisations 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 Meet the Buyer South 2024 | Meet the Buyer South 2024 | Supplier Development Programme (sdpscotland.co.uk) to see a full list of exhibitors. As the largest free procurement event in the South of 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. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early at Meet the Buyer South 2024 | All events and training listings | Supplier Development Programme (sdpscotland.co.uk)

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