--- title: "Meet The Buyer Event" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000496888" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000496888" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000496888.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000496888.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2017-05-25" --- # Meet The Buyer Event Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000496888 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000496888) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000496888.json) ## Summary The South Lanarkshire Council is organising the "Meet The Buyer Event", which is scheduled to take place on 28th September 2017 at Hampden Park, Glasgow. This event falls under the planning stage of procurement within the services industry. It aims to facilitate interactions between public sector purchasing officials from various organisations, including councils and healthcare, and potential suppliers. The event promises significant networking opportunities with a diverse range of purchasers and will also feature major contractors interested in new supplier engagement. Interested parties are encouraged to register early as spaces are limited. This "Meet The Buyer Event" presents a unique opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and third sector organisations to connect with public procurement officials and industry leaders, thus fostering business growth. Companies that provide services, particularly those in public sector supply chains or those looking to expand into public contracts, would greatly benefit from participating. Attendees will have access to valuable resources, workshops, and insights, enabling them to make crucial connections and explore subcontracting opportunities within the public sector. ## Notice The Supplier Development Programme in partnership with Scottish Government, Scotland Excel and Business Gateway are holding their annual Meet the Buyer event on the 28th September at Hampden Park. Now in its 9th year, Supplier Development Programme's "Meet the Buyer" is Scotland's largest FREE public procurement event, Bringing together buyers from Scottish Councils, NHS, Universities and Colleges, Transport plus MOD, DFID, Crown Commercial Services and more, the event offers businesses the opportunity to speak directly to purchasers and decision-makers all under one roof. In addition there will be large private contractors exhibiting who are keen to engage with new suppliers and promote their sub-contract opportunities. A full list of exhibitors is available on the event webpage. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Supplier Development Programme in partnership with Scottish Government, Scotland Excel and Business Gateway are holding their annual Meet the Buyer event on the 28th September at Hampden Park. Now in its 9th year, Supplier Development Programme's "Meet the Buyer" is Scotland's largest FREE public procurement event, Bringing together buyers from Scottish Councils, NHS, Universities and Colleges, Transport plus MOD, DFID, Crown Commercial Services and more, the event offers businesses the opportunity to speak directly to purchasers and decision-makers all under one roof. In addition there will be large private contractors exhibiting who are keen to engage with new suppliers and promote their sub-contract opportunities. A full list of exhibitors is available on the event webpage. Why attend? - Meet buyers from over 50 public sector organisations - Meet buyers from a variety of major contractors - Hear the latest procurement news from Scottish Government, HM Treasury, Infrastructure and Projects Authority and Crown Commercial Services - Attend a Google Digital Garage workshop -Make key contacts and find opportunities to grow your business - Access to business support, Supplier Development Programme, Business Gateway, Scottish Enterprise and many more Event details: Date: Thursday 28th September 2017 Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: Hampden Park, Glasgow The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early. If you are a Scottish SME or Third Sector organisation you can register with the Supplier Development Programme and then book your free place on the event webpage. If you do not meet this criteria you should fill in the form 'non-scot SME register here' located at the bottom of the event webpage. If you are interested in sponsoring the event or have any other enquiries please contact us at info@sdpscotland.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283983 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Jun 2017 | | 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 | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMILTON | | Post town | Motherwell | | Postcode | ML3 6LB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | | Local authority | South Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East | | Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley | | Delivery location | UKM38 South Lanarkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services ## Release History - 25 May 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283983 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283983&idx=1 25th May 2017 - Meet The Buyer Invite - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283983 Meet The Buyer Event - The Supplier Development Programme in partnership with Scottish Government, Scotland Excel and Business Gateway are holding their annual Meet the Buyer event on the 28th September at Hampden Park. Now in its 9th year, Supplier Development Programme's "Meet the Buyer" is Scotland's largest FREE public procurement event, Bringing together buyers from Scottish Councils, NHS, Universities and Colleges, Transport plus MOD, DFID, Crown Commercial Services and more, the event offers businesses the opportunity to speak directly to purchasers and decision-makers all under one roof. In addition there will be large private contractors exhibiting who are keen to engage with new suppliers and promote their sub-contract opportunities. A full list of exhibitors is available on the event webpage. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=496888 - http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000496888 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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