Planning

Meet the Buyer North 2025

SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Meet the Buyer North 2025" is being organised by the Supplier Development Programme and involves several buyers such as Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, and The Highland Council. This event, categorized under general public services, is slated to occur on 10th September 2025 at the Music Hall in Aberdeen. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement process aims to facilitate networking between businesses and public sector organisations in Scotland. The event also provides opportunities for businesses to engage with private contractors and business support services, significant topics for those looking to enter or expand their presence in the public procurement marketplace. Businesses interested in participating can register via the official event website, allowing them access to detailed agendas and opportunities to interact with key experts and procurement officials.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses aiming to enhance their presence in the public sector, particularly those in civil engineering, roadworks, utilities, and geotechnical services. The Meet the Buyer North 2025 event is designed to aid businesses, from small-scale enterprises to larger organisations, in understanding procurement processes and requirements, thereby increasing their capability to secure public sector contracts. Businesses with services or products related to specific lots outlined, like civil infrastructure, environmental engineering, and public utilities, will find attending highly beneficial. Moreover, the event offers strategic insights into how the public procurement process functions, providing a platform for businesses to showcase innovation and participate in one-on-one discussions that can propel business growth and foster long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

Meet the Buyer North 2025

Notice Description

The Supplier Development Programme in partnership will hold the 8th Annual Meet the Buyer North as an in-person, face-to-face event on Wednesday 10 September 2025 at the Music Hall, Aberdeen. Focusing on one-to-one in-person networking, Meet the Buyer North 2025 will allow your business or social enterprise to connect with "real" buyers from 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 https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-2025/ to see a full list of exhibitors and to book your free place. There will also be a main agenda, where attendees can hear from a range of expert speakers and participate in live Q&A sessions. Commercial & Procurement Shared Services (CPSS) representing Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Highland Councils Scottish Government Scotland Excel NHS NSS NHS Grampian, NHS Tayside, NHS Highland Crown Commercial Service Quick Quotes Workshop

Lot Information

Lot 1

Whatever the size of a business, Meet the Buyer North events are useful to attend when considering bidding for future contracting opportunities, as they are specifically designed to help suppliers with the tendering process and helping suppliers understand what the buyers are looking for, introduce them to innovative goods, works and services, and offering 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. 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 https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-2025/ to see a full list of exhibitors. There will also be a main agenda, where attendees can hear from a range of expert speakers and participate in live Q&A sessions. Commercial & Procurement Shared Services (CPSS) representing Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Highland Councils Scottish Government Scotland Excel NHS NSS, NHS Grampian, NHS Tayside, NHS Highland Crown Commercial Services Transport Scotland Police Scotland Balfour Beatty Robertsons Facilities Management Free - Quick Quotes Workshop on how to access via Public Contracts Scotland Why attend? 16.6billion pounds is spent in the public sector in Scotland each year on goods, services and works. Meet buyers from a variety of public sector organisations and major contractors delivering contracts in the North of Scotland. There will be a focus on construction supply chain particularly around civil engineering, and this includes the Scottish Government DPS which has various lots Lot 1: general civil engineering works Projects may include, but are not limited to, earthworks, site clearance, tree felling, construction, repairs, maintenance, replacing and installations of landscaping, drainage and drainage systems, fencing, footpaths, cycleways, access tracks, paving, signage, railings and other civil engineering work activities. Lot 2: roads Projects may include, but are not limited to road, construction, foundation and surfacing works, alterations, repairs and maintenance, and control, safety or signalling equipment. Lot 3: structures Projects may include, but are not limited to bridge maintenance, strengthening, repairs, refurbishment and construction, parapets, retaining structures, culverts, temporary works, foundations, demolition/removal, painting protective coatings, blast cleaning, mechanical inspections services and miscellaneous structures. Lot 4: geotechnical services and related works Projects may include, but are not limited to, geotechnical engineering services, foundations, embankments, piling, groundworks, ground stabilization, investigations, monitoring and reporting. Lot 5: utilities Projects may include, but are not limited to, public utilities, utility diversions, ducting, public lighting repairs, parts, installations, replacing, commissioning, equipment and maintenance, and traffic lights installations, repairs, replacing and maintenance. Lot 6: harbour, coastal, rivers, flood and marine Projects may include, but are not limited to, construction works, maintenance, repairs and replacing for dams and similar fixed structures, lighting for ship & river guidance and illuminations, coastal defences, river regulation and flood control works, river wall construction and protection works, marine works, river works, coastal works, waterway diversions, canals, pontoons, jetties and piers.. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, register at https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-2025/ For assistance, you can contact us at info@sdpscotland.co.uk you can also follow the hashtag on social media: #MeetTheBuyerNorth2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807401
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537053
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

45 - Construction work

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

30120000 - Photocopying and offset printing equipment

39162200 - Training aids and devices

45000000 - Construction work

45112350 - Reclamation of waste land

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45210000 - Building construction work

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

45222000 - Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways

45259100 - Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work

45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

55520000 - Catering services

71317200 - Health and safety services

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79100000 - Legal services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

79633000 - Staff development services

79952000 - Event services

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312110 - Child daycare services

90533000 - Waste-tip management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Aug 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
SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Additional Buyers

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

Contact Name
Gillian Cameron, Scott Henderson
Contact Email
info@sdpscotland.co.uk, property.contracts@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463702979, +44 1467539600, +44 1698454184

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537053
    Meet the Buyer North 2025 - The Supplier Development Programme in partnership will hold the 8th Annual Meet the Buyer North as an in-person, face-to-face event on Wednesday 10 September 2025 at the Music Hall, Aberdeen. Focusing on one-to-one in-person networking, Meet the Buyer North 2025 will allow your business or social enterprise to connect with "real" buyers from 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 https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-2025/ to see a full list of exhibitors and to book your free place. There will also be a main agenda, where attendees can hear from a range of expert speakers and participate in live Q&A sessions. Commercial & Procurement Shared Services (CPSS) representing Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Highland Councils Scottish Government Scotland Excel NHS NSS NHS Grampian, NHS Tayside, NHS Highland Crown Commercial Service Quick Quotes Workshop

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