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title: "PIN - Meet the Buyer South 2024"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a4fa"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-02"
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# PIN - Meet the Buyer South 2024

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a4fa

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## Summary

Scottish Borders Council, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, is organising the Meet the Buyer South 2024, a major procurement event slated for 29 October in Galashiels. This event, presently in the planning stage, focuses on event services within the service industry category. As the largest free public procurement event in Southern Scotland, it will provide an invaluable opportunity for businesses to engage with procurement teams from local councils, government agencies, and contractors, discussing upcoming public sector contract opportunities worth £16 billion annually. Early registration is advised due to limited seating, with future notices expected on 29 October 2024.

This tender offers a significant business growth opportunity for various sectors, including construction, repair and maintenance, architectural services, education and training, health and social work, environmental services, electrical machinery, transport, and R&D services. Businesses, from primary contractors to small and medium enterprises, can benefit from networking with key decision-makers and accessing detailed procurement news and support from organisations like Scotland Excel and the Crown Commercial Service. The event is especially suited for companies looking to expand their market presence within the public sector in Scotland.

## Notice

Together with headline partners, Scottish Borders Council, the Supplier Development Programme has announced the third Meet the Buyer South event will take place on 29 October in Galashiels. Meet with Buyers from Scotland's local authorities, Government agencies and contractors to hear about upcoming contract opportunities with Scotland's public sector, worth 16bn GBP annually. Businesses and third sector organisations 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 Meet the Buyer South 2024 | Meet the Buyer South 2024 | Supplier Development Programme (sdpscotland.co.uk) to see a full list of exhibitors. As the largest free procurement event in the South of 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. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early at Meet the Buyer South 2024 | All events and training listings | Supplier Development Programme (sdpscotland.co.uk)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier Development Programme's Meet the Buyer South event is the largest FREE public procurement event in the South of Scotland. Why attend? 16bn GBP is spent in the public sector in Scotland each year on goods, services and works. -Meet buyers from a variety of Scottish and National public sector organisations. -Meet buyers from a variety of major contractors. -Hear the latest about contract opportunities and procurement news from Scotland Excel, Scottish Government, Crown Commercial Service and many more. -Make key contacts and find opportunities to grow your business. -Access to business support, Supplier Development Programme, Just Enterprise, Business Gateway and many more. Visit Meet the Buyer South 2024 | Meet the Buyer South 2024 | Supplier Development Programme (sdpscotland.co.uk) to see a full list of exhibitors. Additional information: The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early at Meet the Buyer South 2024 | All events and training listings | Supplier Development Programme (sdpscotland.co.uk). This event is run by SDP on behalf of the public sector: Contact us info@sdpscotland.co.uk. Follow the hashtag on social media: #MeetTheBuyerSouth2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031519-2024 |
| 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 | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy 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

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79952000 - Event services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2024 at 11:01 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031519-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779459
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=779459
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00394

## Provenance

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