Planning

Meet the Buyer 2026

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 00:00

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

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for the "Meet the Buyer 2026" event, organised by East Lothian Council. This event is part of the general public services industry and is set to take place on 2nd June 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central, located in Glasgow, UK. East Lothian Council, situated in Haddington, East Lothian, is planning this significant opportunity for businesses to engage with buyers across Scottish Local Authorities, Government Agencies, and key contractors. The procurement method is outlined as a planned services procurement, focusing on strengthening the public supply chain by encouraging sector engagement. Interested parties should take note of this event's importance as a pivotal point to explore procurement opportunities and network with potential partners. Registrations are required to secure a place due to limited availability.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for Small Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) looking to enhance their involvement in the public sector. By attending this event, businesses can explore an array of contract opportunities that are vital to winning a share of the £17.5 billion Scottish public sector market for goods, works, and services. The "Meet the Buyer" event provides an invaluable platform for companies across the UK to raise their profiles, understand market requirements, and develop essential relationships with key stakeholders. Ideal participants include various industry sectors interested in public procurement, ranging from contractors and suppliers to consultancy firms and business support organisations. The event is uniquely positioned to accommodate businesses of different sizes and backgrounds, offering insights that could prove pivotal in their future procurement endeavours.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meet the Buyer 2026

Notice Description

The 17th Annual Meet the Buyer National will take place on Tuesday 2 June 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central. Join us to discuss contract opportunities with buyers from Scottish Local Authorities, Government Agencies, key contractors, and business support organisations. Attending Meet the Buyer National is a great way to discover how to join the public supply chain, and win a share of the 17.5GBP 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/meet-the-buyer-2026-1968/

Lot Information

Lot 1

Meet The Buyer 2026 Now in its 17th year, Scotland's National Meet the Buyer event will take place on Tuesday 2 June 2026, at DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central, from 10am to 3pm. This 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 Meet the Buyer National is a great way to discover how to join the public supply chain and win a share of the 17.5GBP 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. Meet the Buyer is aimed towards helping Small Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) from across Scotland meet buyers. However, all are welcome! Wherever you are based, and however big your business is, there is something useful to be found here! Register FREE here: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb26/. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb26/ If you do not have an existing Supplier Development Programme account, select the Register button first.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831548
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555547
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

45 - Construction work

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks to go
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM82 Glasgow City
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=MAY555547
    Meet the Buyer 2026 - The 17th Annual Meet the Buyer National will take place on Tuesday 2 June 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central. Join us to discuss contract opportunities with buyers from Scottish Local Authorities, Government Agencies, key contractors, and business support organisations. Attending Meet the Buyer National is a great way to discover how to join the public supply chain, and win a share of the 17.5GBP 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/meet-the-buyer-2026-1968/

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