--- title: "Northern Meet The Buyer Event 2018" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000551925" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000551925" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000551925.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000551925.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE" published: "2018-07-30" --- # Northern Meet The Buyer Event 2018 Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000551925 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000551925) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000551925.json) ## Summary Highlands and Islands Enterprise is organising the 'Northern Meet The Buyer Event 2018', scheduled for 5th September 2018, at the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness. This event falls under the 'planning' phase of the procurement process and is classified under the services industry category. Businesses interested in attending should be aware that the event runs from 10am to 4pm and is free to attend, although registration is necessary due to limited places. Interested parties can find further details on the event and registration at the Supplier Development Programme's website. This Meet The Buyer event presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those based in Scotland. Participating businesses will have the chance to engage directly with buyers from various public sector organisations such as councils, NHS, and educational institutions, as well as private contractors seeking new suppliers. By attending, businesses can gain insights into upcoming procurement opportunities and network with decision-makers, positioning themselves to secure valuable contracts and develop their market presence. ## Notice The Supplier Development Programme in partnership with Scottish Government, Scotland Excel and Highlands and Islands Enterprise are holding their first Meet the Buyer North event on the 5th September, 2018 at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Supplier Development Programme in partnership with Scottish Government, Scotland Excel and Highlands and Islands Enterprise are holding their first Meet the Buyer North event on the 5th September, 2018 at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness. Bringing together buyers from Scottish Councils, NHS, Universities and Colleges, Fire, Transport and many more, the event offers businesses the opportunity to speak directly to a wide range of 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 at https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/meet-buyer-north-2018/ Why attend? - Meet buyers from over 30 public and private sector organisations - Hear the latest procurement news from the Centres of Procurement Excellence, Scotland Excel, NHS and APUC - Find about opportunities arising from large projects taking place in the North of Scotland -Make key contacts and find opportunities to grow your business - Access to business support, Supplier Development Programme, Business Gateway, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and many more Event details: Date: Wednesday 5th September 2018 Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early on the event webpage http://bit.ly/sdpmtbn18 https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/meet-buyer-north-2018/ If you are not a Scottish based SME or Third Sector organisation you should register for the event by filling out the form 'non Scottish SME register here' located at the bottom of the event webpage http://bit.ly/sdpmtbn18 https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/meet-buyer-north-2018/ If you need any further information please contact the Supplier Development Programme team at info@sdpscotland.co.uk. If you need any further information please contact the Supplier Development Programme team 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=JUL326560 | | 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 | 30 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Jul 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 | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV2 5NA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness South | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 30 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326560 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326560 Northern Meet The Buyer Event 2018 - The Supplier Development Programme in partnership with Scottish Government, Scotland Excel and Highlands and Islands Enterprise are holding their first Meet the Buyer North event on the 5th September, 2018 at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://bit.ly/sdpmtbn18 - http://www.hie.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000551925 - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/meet-buyer-north-2018/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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