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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer," is currently in the planning stage and is initiated by Stirling Council, Clackmannanshire Council, Falkirk Council, and the Supplier Development Programme. The event aims to facilitate networking between local businesses and buyers at Forth Valley College, Falkirk, scheduled for Thursday, 17 September 2026, from 9:30 AM to 1 PM. The procurement focuses on the services industry, covering a wide range of classifications, including public services and general goods. The main procurement category is services, and the process is part of a planned future notice that will take place in regions UKM77, UKM76, and UKM72. The event is directed towards providing insight into types of goods, works, and services available for tender in the Forth Valley area.

This planned event represents an opportunity for business growth by providing direct access to potential contracts, supply chains, and subcontracting opportunities with public and private sector buyers. It opens up avenues for businesses engaged in a variety of sectors such as IT services, public service goods, construction, and professional services. Companies with capacities in these areas or those looking to expand their repertoire of services will find this event particularly beneficial. The event encourages participation from local businesses eager to establish or strengthen their presence within these sectors and offers a platform to connect with key decision-makers in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer

Notice Description

The Supplier Development Programme, Falkirk, Clackmannanshire, and Stirling Councils invite local businesses and third sector organisations to network at Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer, a free, in-person event, at Forth Valley College, on Thursday 17 September 2026. This event will introduce suppliers to buyers and commissioners so they can discover what types of goods, works and services are going out to tender. Attendees will also have the chance to learn about upcoming contract, supply chain and sub-contracting opportunities in the Forth Valley area, directly from public and private sectors buyers. BOOK HERE: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/forth-valley-meet-the-real-buyer-1958/

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer Date: Thursday 17 September Venue: Forth Valley College, Falkirk, FK2 9AD Time: 9:30 AM - 1 PM The Supplier Development Programme, Falkirk, Clackmannanshire, and Stirling Councils invite local businesses and third sector organisations to network at Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer, a free, in-person event, at Forth Valley College, on Thursday 17 September 2026. This event will introduce suppliers to buyers and commissioners so they can discover what types of goods, works and services are going out to tender. Attendees will also have the chance to learn about upcoming contract, supply chain and sub-contracting opportunities in the Forth Valley area, directly from public and private sectors buyers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839806
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562034
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

66 - Financial and insurance services

70 - Real estate 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

75 - Administration, defence and social security 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

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

45000000 - Construction work

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75230000 - Justice services

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

79952000 - Event services

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85320000 - Social services

85321000 - Administrative social services

85322000 - Community action programme

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
11 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Sep 20262 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STIRLING COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

FALKIRK COUNCIL

SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7QA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562034
    Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer - The Supplier Development Programme, Falkirk, Clackmannanshire, and Stirling Councils invite local businesses and third sector organisations to network at Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer, a free, in-person event, at Forth Valley College, on Thursday 17 September 2026. This event will introduce suppliers to buyers and commissioners so they can discover what types of goods, works and services are going out to tender. Attendees will also have the chance to learn about upcoming contract, supply chain and sub-contracting opportunities in the Forth Valley area, directly from public and private sectors buyers. BOOK HERE: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/forth-valley-meet-the-real-buyer-1958/

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