Planning

Meet the Real Buyer

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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

Clackmannanshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process, titled "Meet the Real Buyer," intended to engage with potential suppliers across various sectors, including waste management, digital infrastructure, property maintenance, fleet, social care, and support services. This initiative will begin with a supplier engagement event scheduled for Tuesday, 16th September 2025, at 9:30 AM, taking place at Alloa Town Hall, Marshill, Alloa FK10 1AB. The procurement is categorised under services and involves a planned communication update on 10th July 2025. Businesses interested in expanding their operations within the UK region of UKM72 are encouraged to participate.

This "Meet the Real Buyer" event presents a strategic opportunity for suppliers, including SMEs, third-sector organisations, and social enterprises, to connect with Clackmannanshire Council and explore forthcoming contracts. Businesses specialising in the specified categories can benefit from early engagement, gaining insights into procurement plans and the chance to network directly with decision-makers. Participation in this event could provide valuable exposure and facilitate new partnerships, paving the way for business growth within the public sector. Interested parties can view detailed opportunities and contact information through the council's live opportunity board.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meet the Real Buyer

Notice Description

Clackmannanshire Council is seeking to engage with the market on a range of potential future procurement opportunities. These include goods and services across multiple areas such as waste management, digital infrastructure, property maintenance, fleet, social care, and support services. We are hosting a "Meet the Real Buyer" supplier engagement event to showcase these opportunities and invite early input from potential suppliers. Date: Tuesday 16th September 2025 Venue: Alloa Town Hall, Marshill, Alloa FK10 1AB Time: 9:30 AM We strongly encourage suppliers of all sizes -- including SMEs, third-sector, and social enterprises -- to attend. You'll hear directly from decision-makers, learn about upcoming plans, and explore how to get involved. View our live opportunity board: https://bit.ly/ClacksOpportunity Opportunity-specific contact details are listed on the board.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Clackmannanshire Council is seeking to engage with the market on a range of potential future procurement opportunities. These include goods and services across multiple areas such as waste management, digital infrastructure, property maintenance, fleet, social care, and support services. We are hosting a "Meet the Real Buyer" supplier engagement event to showcase these opportunities and invite early input from potential suppliers. Date: Tuesday 16th September 2025 Venue: Alloa Town Hall, Marshill, Alloa FK10 1AB Time: 9:30 AM We strongly encourage suppliers of all sizes -- including SMEs, third-sector, and social enterprises -- to attend. You'll hear directly from decision-makers, learn about upcoming plans, and explore how to get involved. View our live opportunity board: https://bit.ly/ClacksOpportunity Opportunity-specific contact details are listed on the board.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803899
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534293
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

79342000 - Marketing 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 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 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
CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ict.procurement@clacks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1259450000

Buyer Location

Locality
ALLOA
Postcode
FK10 1EB
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Clackmannanshire
Electoral Ward
Clackmannanshire South
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534293
    Meet the Real Buyer - Clackmannanshire Council is seeking to engage with the market on a range of potential future procurement opportunities. These include goods and services across multiple areas such as waste management, digital infrastructure, property maintenance, fleet, social care, and support services. We are hosting a "Meet the Real Buyer" supplier engagement event to showcase these opportunities and invite early input from potential suppliers. Date: Tuesday 16th September 2025 Venue: Alloa Town Hall, Marshill, Alloa FK10 1AB Time: 9:30 AM We strongly encourage suppliers of all sizes -- including SMEs, third-sector, and social enterprises -- to attend. You'll hear directly from decision-makers, learn about upcoming plans, and explore how to get involved. View our live opportunity board: https://bit.ly/ClacksOpportunity Opportunity-specific contact details are listed on the board.

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