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Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2026

North Ayrshire Council

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10 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council are jointly promoting the Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2026 event, with the Supplier Development Programme. This is a free, in-person business networking and market-engagement event rather than a contract for goods, works or services. It is intended for local businesses and third-sector organisations interested in upcoming council contracts and frameworks, tendering advice and relationships with public buyers. The event will take place at Ayr Racecourse in Ayr, South Ayrshire. Confirmed exhibitors are the three Ayrshire councils and the Supplier Development Programme, with further exhibitors expected. The broad subject coverage spans council procurement areas including construction, transport, food, training, information technology, security, waste, leisure, social care, environmental services, facilities and professional services.

This process is at the planning stage and records an intention to hold a market-engagement event; it is not an invitation to tender. The expected activity is an open, in-person networking session, with the event planned for 25 November 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Ayr Racecourse. The buyer expects a subsequent notice on 25 November 2026. Attendance is free, places are limited and registration is required. The procurement record shows one planned lot and a recorded value of £1 GBP. The event is intended to help businesses discover future contracts and frameworks, meet Ayrshire public-sector buyers, obtain tendering advice and network with other local businesses. It therefore concerns early engagement and preparation rather than bidding for an identified contract.

This will suit local businesses and third-sector organisations that want to build public-sector relationships or prepare for future council tenders and framework opportunities in Ayrshire. It is particularly relevant to suppliers working in construction, transport, food supply, training, information technology, security, waste and recycling, leisure, social care, environmental services, facilities management or professional services. Businesses should be ready to explain their capabilities clearly, identify the council requirements they can meet and discuss how they could deliver public services. The event may help newer suppliers understand public procurement and improve their tendering approach, while established contractors can use it to make buyer contacts and identify future work. It is a preparation and market-engagement opportunity, not a contract currently available for bid.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2026

Notice Description

Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2026 Date: Thursday 25 November 2026 Venue: Ayr Racecourse, 2-6 Whitletts Road, Ayr, KA8 OJE Time: 9.30 AM - 12.30 PM The Supplier Development Programme and the Ayrshire Councils invite local businesses and third sector organisations to this free, in-person networking event, which will take place on Wednesday 25 November 2026, 9.30am-12.30pm, at Ayr Racecourse. Discover upcoming contracts and frameworks, build relationships with Ayrshire buyers, get advice on tendering and network with other local businesses. Confirmed exhibitors include East, South and North Ayrshire Councils alongside the Supplier Development Programme, with more to be announced soon. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. BOOK HERE https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/ayrshire-meet-the-buyer-2010/

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2026 Date: Thursday 25 November 2026 Venue: Ayr Racecourse, 2-6 Whitletts Road, Ayr, KA8 OJE Time: 9.30 AM - 12.30 PM The Supplier Development Programme and the Ayrshire Councils invite local businesses and third sector organisations to this free, in-person networking event, which will take place on Wednesday 25 November 2026, 9.30am-12.30pm, at Ayr Racecourse. Discover upcoming contracts and frameworks, build relationships with Ayrshire buyers, get advice on tendering and network with other local businesses. Confirmed exhibitors include East, South and North Ayrshire Councils alongside the Supplier Development Programme, with more to be announced soon. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. BOOK HERE https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/ayrshire-meet-the-buyer-2010/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000842655
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564276
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

70 - Real estate services

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

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

45000000 - Construction work

48445000 - Customer Relation Management software package

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis

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

79710000 - Security services

79952000 - Event services

80110000 - Pre-school education services

80500000 - Training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

90650000 - Asbestos removal services

90712000 - Environmental planning

92312110 - Theatrical producer entertainment services

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Nov 20263 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Ayrshire Council
Additional Buyers

East Ayrshire Council

South Ayrshire Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564276
    Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2026 - Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2026 Date: Thursday 25 November 2026 Venue: Ayr Racecourse, 2-6 Whitletts Road, Ayr, KA8 OJE Time: 9.30 AM - 12.30 PM The Supplier Development Programme and the Ayrshire Councils invite local businesses and third sector organisations to this free, in-person networking event, which will take place on Wednesday 25 November 2026, 9.30am-12.30pm, at Ayr Racecourse. Discover upcoming contracts and frameworks, build relationships with Ayrshire buyers, get advice on tendering and network with other local businesses. Confirmed exhibitors include East, South and North Ayrshire Councils alongside the Supplier Development Programme, with more to be announced soon. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. BOOK HERE https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/ayrshire-meet-the-buyer-2010/

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