Planning

National Meet The Buyer 2025

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Planning

13 May 2025 at 00:00

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

Falkirk Council is planning the 16th annual National Meet The Buyer event, scheduled for 4th June 2025 at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh. This event falls under the industry category of general public services and is aligned with the 'services' procurement category. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the future notice date set on the day of the event. The initiative, supported by the Supplier Development Programme, Scottish Government, and Scotland Excel, aims to engage with potential vendors and foster procurement relationships across Scotland.

This procurement opportunity is particularly well-suited for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their presence within the Scottish public sector's £16 billion annual market for goods, works, and services. Businesses of all sizes and locations are encouraged to participate, providing a platform for networking with buyers from local authorities, government agencies, and key contractors. By attending, businesses can raise their visibility and better prepare for upcoming contractual opportunities in the region. Interested parties are encouraged to register soon, as this free event has limited spaces available.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Meet The Buyer 2025

Notice Description

The 16th annual national Meet the Buyer event will take place on Wednesday 4 June 2025 at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Visit the Falkirk Council stand to make contacts and discuss future contract opportunities. You'll also have the chance to meet buyers from other Scottish Local Authorities and Government Agencies, as well as key contractors, and business support organisations. Attending the National Meet the Buyer event is a great way to find out how you could join the public supply chain and win a share of the 16GBP billion that the Scottish public sector spends annually on goods, works and services. Meet the Buyer National is the largest free procurement event in Scotland. Don't miss this opportunity to raise your profile as a business and learn how to prepare for upcoming contract opportunities. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb25/

Lot Information

Lot 1

National Meet The Buyer 2025 Now in its 16th year, Scotland's National Meet the Buyer event will take place on Wednesday 4 June 2025, from 9:30am to 3:30pm. The FREE event is hosted by the Supplier Development Programme and partnered by Scottish Government and Scotland Excel. Come along to meet with procurement teams, buyers and supply chain partners. Meet the Buyer is the place to discuss projects and tender opportunities, on a local and national scale, across Scotland and the UK. Attending the National Meet the Buyer event is a great way to find how you could join the public supply chain, to win a share of the 16GBP billion that the Scottish public sector spends annually on goods, works and services. Meet the Buyer National is the largest free procurement event in Scotland. So don't miss the opportunity to raise your profile as a business and learn how to prepare for upcoming contract opportunities. The event aims to help Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) from across Scotland meet with buyers. However, all are welcome! Wherever you are based, and however big your business is, there is something useful to be found at Murrayfield on the 4 June 2025! Register FREE here: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb25/. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb25/ If you do not have an existing Supplier Development Programme account, select the Register button first.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798706
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530208
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jun 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324506566

Buyer Location

Locality
LARBERT
Postcode
FK5 4RU
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM76 Falkirk
Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530208
    National Meet The Buyer 2025 - The 16th annual national Meet the Buyer event will take place on Wednesday 4 June 2025 at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Visit the Falkirk Council stand to make contacts and discuss future contract opportunities. You'll also have the chance to meet buyers from other Scottish Local Authorities and Government Agencies, as well as key contractors, and business support organisations. Attending the National Meet the Buyer event is a great way to find out how you could join the public supply chain and win a share of the 16GBP billion that the Scottish public sector spends annually on goods, works and services. Meet the Buyer National is the largest free procurement event in Scotland. Don't miss this opportunity to raise your profile as a business and learn how to prepare for upcoming contract opportunities. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb25/

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