---
title: "Meet the Buyer 2019"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000601093"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MORAY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-10-15"
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# Meet the Buyer 2019

Buyer: MORAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000601093

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## Summary

Moray Council is organising the "Meet the Buyer 2019" event, scheduled for the 13th of November 2019, at Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow. This procurement initiative falls under the planning stage, and it aims to engage various sectors within the public industry, including local authorities, the NHS, and educational institutions. This free event will run from 10 am to 4 pm and serves as a platform for suppliers to connect with decision-makers and understand upcoming contract opportunities. Interested parties are encouraged to register in advance due to limited availability.

The "Meet the Buyer 2019" event presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public procurement sector. This event is particularly well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and contractors seeking to engage with public sector buyers and private contractors. Participants will benefit from direct access to over 60 buyer organisations and workshops featuring expert speakers, making it an ideal occasion for businesses to network and discover potential partnerships that could bolster their growth.

## Notice

The Supplier Development Programme, in partnership with Scottish Government and Scotland Excel, is holding its national Meet the Buyer event on the 13th November 2019 at Hampden Park, Glasgow. Date: Wednesday 13th November 2019 Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow Meet the Buyer 2019 will see exhibitors from the public sector, private contractors and business support providers. As the largest free procurement event in 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. There will also be a programme of workshops, where you can hear from a range of expert speakers. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early at www.sdpscotland.co.uk. 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 Excel, is holding the 11th Annual National Meet the Buyer event on Wednesday, 13 November 2019 at Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow. The 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, DFID, 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 https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/ Why attend? - 11 billion GBP is spent in the public sector in Scotland each year on goods, services and works - Meet buyers from over 60 public sector organisations. - Meet buyers from a variety of major contractors. - Hear the latest procurement news from the Centre of Procurement Excellence, Scotland Excel, Sellafield, and more. -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 13th November 2019 Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early at https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/. NEW SDP WEBSITE INSTRUCTIONS The Supplier Development Programme has recently launched a new website, where all businesses must register and login to book their place at Meet the Buyer. Please visit www.sdpscotland.co.uk/register/ to create your account. If you need any further information please contact us at info@sdpscotland.co.uk. Follow the hashtag on social media: #MeetTheBuyer2019.. 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=OCT369035 |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Nov 2019 |
| 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 | MORAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELGIN |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV30 1BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Moray |
| Electoral ward | Elgin City North |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369035

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369035
  Meet the Buyer 2019 - The Supplier Development Programme, in partnership with Scottish Government and Scotland Excel, is holding its national Meet the Buyer event on the 13th November 2019 at Hampden Park, Glasgow. Date: Wednesday 13th November 2019 Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow Meet the Buyer 2019 will see exhibitors from the public sector, private contractors and business support providers. As the largest free procurement event in 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. There will also be a programme of workshops, where you can hear from a range of expert speakers. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early at www.sdpscotland.co.uk. If you need any further information please contact us at info@sdpscotland.co.uk.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000601093
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/

## Provenance

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