--- title: "Meet The Buyer Event 2018" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000539025" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000539025" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000539025.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000539025.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2018-04-10" --- # Meet The Buyer Event 2018 Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000539025 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000539025) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000539025.json) ## Summary The South Lanarkshire Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Meet The Buyer Event 2018," set to take place on 6th June 2018 from 10 am to 4 pm at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. This event is a significant opportunity for Scottish SMEs and Third Sector organisations, as attendance is free, although prior registration is required due to limited places. The event aims to connect businesses with buyers from over 50 public sector organisations, including various councils, NHS, universities, and numerous major contractors, in a collaborative environment to facilitate public procurement engagement. This procurement initiative presents a valuable opportunity for businesses to expand their networks and explore new market avenues. Companies specialising in services related to public procurement, especially those that are SMEs within Scotland, are particularly well-suited to participate. The event will not only highlight procurement news but also allow attendees to engage directly with purchasing decision-makers and showcase possible subcontracting opportunities. Participation can lead to increased visibility and potential contracts within the public sector, fostering business growth and development in the region. ## Notice The Supplier Development Programme in partnership with Scottish Government and Scotland are holding their annual Meet the Buyer event on the 6th June 2018 at Murrayfield Stadium. Date: Wednesday 6th June 2018 Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh 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 need any further information please contact us at info@sdpscotland.co.uk. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Supplier Development Programme in partnership with Scottish Government and Scotland are holding their annual Meet the Buyer event on the 6th June 2018 at Murrayfield Stadium. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Supplier Development Programme's Meet the Buyer event 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 the Centres of Procurement Excellence, Scotland Excel, NHS and APUC - 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: Wednesday 6th June 2018 Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh 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 need any further information 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=APR316218 | | 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 | 10 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jun 2018 | | 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 0AA | | 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 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 10 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316218 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR316218&idx=1 10th April 2018 - Meet The Buyer Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316218 Meet The Buyer Event 2018 - The Supplier Development Programme in partnership with Scottish Government and Scotland are holding their annual Meet the Buyer event on the 6th June 2018 at Murrayfield Stadium. Date: Wednesday 6th June 2018 Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh 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 need any further information please contact us at info@sdpscotland.co.uk. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=539025 - http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000539025 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000539025. 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