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Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer 2026

Falkirk Council

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14 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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

Falkirk Council, working with Stirling Council and Clackmannanshire Council through the Supplier Development Programme, is planning a Forth Valley Meet the ‘Real’ Buyer event for local businesses and third sector organisations. The focus is on helping potential suppliers understand the goods, services and works that public and private sector buyers and commissioners expect to purchase in the Forth Valley area. Discussions will also cover upcoming contracts, supply-chain roles and subcontracting opportunities. The event is categorised as construction-related work, although its purpose is broader market engagement rather than commissioning one defined project. It will be held at Forth Valley College, Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, with the activity relating to the wider Forth Valley area.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the councils have announced an intention to engage with the market, and there is no invitation to tender at this stage. The planned engagement is a free, in-person networking event on Thursday 17 September 2026, from 9:30am to 1pm, at Forth Valley College, Grangemouth Road, Falkirk FK2 9AD. Places are limited, so attendance is subject to availability. The event is intended to explain what buyers are looking to purchase and to identify forthcoming contract, supply-chain and subcontracting opportunities. It is not a competition for a contract, and no contract value, budget, tender deadline, award method or bid evaluation basis is set out for this activity.

This engagement will suit local firms and third sector organisations that want to supply Falkirk, Stirling or Clackmannanshire councils, or work in public-sector supply chains in the Forth Valley. It is particularly relevant to businesses delivering construction and other works, as well as suppliers of goods or services that could meet public-sector requirements. Smaller businesses and organisations considering subcontracting or supply-chain roles may benefit from meeting buyers and commissioners directly. The event is also useful for firms preparing for future competitions: attendees can learn what types of work are likely to come forward, understand potential routes into contracts and identify where their existing delivery capability could fit. No specific accreditation, technical standard or prior experience requirement is stated.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer 2026

Notice Description

Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer Date: Thursday 17th September 2026 Venue: Forth Valley College, Grangemouth Road, Falkirk FK2 9AD Time: 9:30 AM - 1 PM

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier Development Programme, Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire Councils invite local businesses and third sector organisations to this free, in-person networking event, which will take place at Forth Valley College on Thursday 17 September 2026. This Meet the 'Real' Buyer event will provide potential suppliers with an opportunity to meet with the buyers and commissioners to find out what types of goods, services or works they are looking to buy. 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. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. BOOK HERE USING THIS LINK FOR SDPSCOTLAND https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/forth-valley-meet-the-real-buyer-1958/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000840208
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562338
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Sep 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
Falkirk Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LARBERT
Postcode
FK5 4RU
Postcode Area
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
TLM76 Falkirk
Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Further Information

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