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title: "Meet The Buyer South 2024 PIN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a6f8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-09"
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# Meet The Buyer South 2024 PIN

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a6f8

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## Summary

East Lothian Council, a regional authority based in Haddington, East Lothian, is planning the "Meet The Buyer South 2024 PIN" event, classified under Event Services (CPV 79952000). The event is scheduled to take place on 29 October 2024 in Galashiels, within the South of Scotland. This procurement process is at the planning stage, and aims to facilitate interactions between suppliers and procurement teams from various Scottish local authorities, government agencies, and contractors. Registration is required for attendance due to limited places, and future notices and updates will be provided on 29 October 2024.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses to engage with public and private sector buyers, thus fostering potential growth. The event, which is open to all sectors, particularly suits businesses offering goods, services, and works within the £16 billion Scottish public sector market. Through networking with key decision-makers and accessing diverse procurement opportunities, companies can raise their profiles and enhance business prospects. The Supplier Development Programme's involvement ensures access to a broad range of business support resources, making it an ideal platform for enterprises looking to expand their influence in the public sector.

## 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? 16 billion 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/032348-2024 |
| 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 | 9 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 | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM9 Southern Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 08:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032348-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779439
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=779439
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00181

## Provenance

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