Planning

Meet the Real Buyer Event

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

West Dunbartonshire Council is organising a "Meet the Real Buyer Event" scheduled for Thursday, 27 March from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, in Dumbarton, UKM81. This event falls under the general public services industry category. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage. Jointly hosted by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, NHS Golden Jubilee, and supported by the Supplier Development Programme, the event provides a platform for engagement with buyers and business support staff. It is a prime opportunity to understand future procurement opportunities and upcoming contracts.

This event is designed to create substantial business growth opportunities by offering direct access to key buyers and decision-makers across various public service sectors. Businesses in health and social care, housing, construction, IT services, telecommunications, and general public services are particularly well-suited to attend and benefit. SMEs and larger enterprises alike will find value in networking, gaining insights into forthcoming contracts, and raising their business profile within the region. The event is free to attend, and businesses must register in advance.

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Notice Title

Meet the Real Buyer Event

Notice Description

Jointly hosted by West Dunbartonshire Council, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, and NHS Golden Jubilee, and supported by Supplier Development Programme, the West Dunbartonshire Meet the 'Real' Buyer will take place on Thursday 27 March from 10am to 12:30pm. Attendees on the day will be able to engage with buyers and business support staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Dunbartonshire Meet the 'Real' Buyer Jointly hosted by West Dunbartonshire Council, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, and NHS Golden Jubilee, and supported by Supplier Development Programme, the West Dunbartonshire Meet the 'Real' Buyer will take place on Thursday 27 March from 10am to 12:30pm. Attendees on the day will be able to engage with buyers and business support staff from: - West Dunbartonshire Council Procurement Team - West Dunbartonshire Council Business Support - West Dunbartonshire Council Health and Social Care Team - West Dunbartonshire Council Housing Team - NHS Golden Jubilee - NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde - Scotland Excel - Supplier Development Programme - Working4U This Meet the "Real" Buyer event affords suppliers that wish to do business in the West Dunbartonshire region with unprecedented access to local authority services that commission the actual work. As part of this event, you will also learn more about the upcoming contracts that businesses can tender for in the future. You will have the opportunity to raise your profile as a business and prepare for upcoming contract opportunities. All suppliers are welcome, please register your place in advance at https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/west-dunbartonshire-meet-the-real-buyer-1799/ You can join the conversation with the Supplier Development Programme on social media by using the hashtag #WestDunbartonshireMTRB. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, make sure you sign up via Supplier Development Programme website https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/west-dunbartonshire-meet-the-real-buyer-1799/ If you do not have a free account with the Supplier Development Programme select the Register button first.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793689
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526307
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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

66 - Financial and insurance services

70 - Real estate services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

45000000 - Construction work

48000000 - Software package and information systems

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

70333000 - Housing services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75230000 - Justice services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312100 - Daycare services

85312110 - Child daycare services

85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

85312330 - Family-planning services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Mar 2025Expired
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
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1389737000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526307
    Meet the Real Buyer Event - Jointly hosted by West Dunbartonshire Council, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, and NHS Golden Jubilee, and supported by Supplier Development Programme, the West Dunbartonshire Meet the 'Real' Buyer will take place on Thursday 27 March from 10am to 12:30pm. Attendees on the day will be able to engage with buyers and business support staff.

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