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title: "Meet The Buyer 2023"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c873"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2023-05-12"
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# Meet The Buyer 2023

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c873

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## Summary

The Falkirk Council has issued a tender for the "Meet The Buyer 2023" event, a planned procurement activity under the services category, scheduled for May 17, 2023, at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC). The event aims to connect businesses with procurement teams from various public and private sector organisations, offering access to potential contract opportunities and networking with decision-makers.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the event services industry, to engage with public and private sector buyers at the largest free procurement event in Scotland. By participating in the Meet The Buyer 2023 event, businesses can enhance their visibility, prepare for upcoming contract opportunities, and explore potential supply chain collaborations both locally and nationally across the UK.

## Notice

The 14th Annual Meet the Buyer 2023 will take place on Wednesday 17th May 2023 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC). Businesses will be able to meet procurement teams from local councils, alongside other public and private sector buying organisations, private contractors and business support organisations visit https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb / to see a full list of exhibitors. As the largest free procurement event in Scotland, the event affords suppliers unprecedented access to buyers and decision makers from across the Public and Private sector, with the opportunity to raise your profile as a business and prepare for upcoming contract opportunities. There will also be a programme of speakers, where you can hear from a range of expert speakers and participate in Q & A sessions. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but as demand is expected to be high, please register early on the Supplier Development Programme website: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Meet with Buyers from Scotland's local authorities, Government agencies and contractors to hear about upcoming contract opportunities with Scotland's public sector, worth 14.5bn GBP annually. In addition, the UK Department for Transport will host a dedicated transport zone, and there will be other UK national bodies exhibiting such as the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Crown Commercial Service, so that businesses can find where to find contract opportunities right across the UK public sector. Year on year, the Supplier Development Programme consistently facilitates suppliers with access to the public sector, and this year's in-person event, Meet the Buyer 2023, will provide suppliers with the ability to raise their profile as a business, as well as learn more about and prepare for upcoming bidding and supply chain opportunities. Businesses will be able to meet procurement teams from local councils, alongside other public and private sector buying organisations, private contractors and business support organisations to access contract opportunities, frameworks, supply chain opportunities and Community Wealth Building opportunities. Visit https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/ to see a full list of exhibitors. As the largest free procurement event in Scotland, Meet the Buyer 2023 affords suppliers unprecedented access to buyers and decision makers from across the public and private sector. There will be exciting speakers and panels on two stages: the Power of Procurement Stage, which will feature procurement in Scotland, and the UK Department for Transport stage, which will feature procurement opportunities for Scottish businesses looking to do business at the UK level, such as with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Businesses will be able to network face-to-face with buyers about upcoming tenders and projects locally and nationally within Scotland and right across the UK. In addition, local businesses can meet with larger trade and construction contractors that are connected to public sector projects. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but registration is required: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/. Additional information: This event is run by the Supplier Development Programme, which can be reached by email at info@sdpscotland.co.uk. Follow the hashtag on social media: #MeetTheBuyer2023 to get the latest information on this exciting event!

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013652-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 May 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK2 7YZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk North |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 12 May 2023 at 15:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013652-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731979
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=731979
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/

## Provenance

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