--- title: "Meet the Buyer National 2025" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0528f9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0528f9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0528f9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0528f9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-29" --- # Meet the Buyer National 2025 Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0528f9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0528f9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0528f9.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Meet the Buyer National 2025" is currently in the planning stage and managed by East Lothian Council, a regional or local agency in Scotland. This event falls under the construction work industry category and will take place at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, on 4th June 2025. It is organised by the Supplier Development Programme alongside the Scottish Government and Scotland Excel. This initiative aims to provide local opportunities by involving Scottish local authorities, government agencies, key contractors, and business support organisations. Potential participants are encouraged to register for this free event, which fosters discussions about contract opportunities across Scotland and the UK. This event presents growth opportunities, especially for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), by offering them a direct platform to engage with procurement teams, buyers, and supply chain partners. Companies involved in construction, social and transport services, housing and laboratory services, and research and developmental consultancy would benefit significantly. The networking facilitated by this event will enable businesses to tap into the £16 billion spent annually by the Scottish public sector, thus expanding their involvement in the public supply chain. It is open to all businesses, regardless of size, thereby extending vast business growth potential for attendees. The event's focus on direct engagement with buyers can significantly enhance a company's exposure and competitive chances in securing contracts. ## Notice The 16th Annual Meet the Buyer National will take place on Wednesday 4 June 2025 at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Join us to discuss contract opportunities with buyers from Scottish Local Authorities, Government Agencies, key contractors, and business support organisations. Attending Meet the Buyer National is a great way to find how you could join the public supply chain, to win a share of the 16GBP billion that the Scottish public sector spends annually on goods, works and services. Meet the Buyer National is the largest free procurement event in Scotland. Don't miss this opportunity to raise your profile as a business and learn how to prepare for upcoming contract opportunities. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb25/ ### Lot Information Lot 1 Meet The Buyer 2025 Now in its 16th year, Scotland's National Meet the Buyer event will take place on Wednesday 4 June 2025, from 9:30am to 3:30pm. This free event is hosted by the Supplier Development Programme and partnered by Scottish Government and Scotland Excel. Come along to meet with procurement teams, buyers and supply chain partners. Meet the Buyer is the place to discuss projects and tender opportunities, on a local and national scale, across Scotland and the UK. Attending Meet the Buyer National is a great way to find how you could join the public supply chain, to win a share of the 16GBP billion that the Scottish public sector spends annually on goods, works and services. Meet the Buyer National is the largest free procurement event in Scotland. Don't miss this opportunity to raise your profile as a business and learn how to prepare for upcoming contract opportunities. Meet the Buyer National is aimed towards helping Small Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) from across Scotland meet buyers. However, all are welcome! Wherever you are based, and however big your business is, there is something useful to be found here! Register FREE here: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb25/ Additional information: The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb25/ If you do not have an existing Supplier Development Programme account, select the Register button first. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028513-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 29 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Jun 2025 | | 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 45 - Construction work - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 70 - Real estate services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 45000000 - Construction work - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 70333000 - Housing services - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly - 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85312100 - Daycare services - 85312330 - Family-planning services - 85321000 - Administrative social services ## Release History - 29 May 2025 at 14:00 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028513-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800158 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00181 - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb25/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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