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title: "Lanarkshire's Meet the \"Real\" Buyer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000614741"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-02-13"
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# Lanarkshire's Meet the "Real" Buyer

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000614741

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire Council is planning a procurement event titled "Lanarkshire’s Meet the Real Buyer," scheduled for 24th March 2020. This event will take place at Ravenscraig Sports Facility in Motherwell, running from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. It aims to connect suppliers with public and private sector buyers, facilitating access to potential contract opportunities. This initiative falls under general public services within the services procurement category and is part of the Supplier Development Programme in collaboration with North Lanarkshire Council.

This procurement event presents a significant opportunity for local businesses to engage with decision-makers and showcase their offerings directly. Companies across various sectors, particularly those providing goods and services to public institutions, will find this an advantageous platform to network and drive growth. Attendance is free, though spaces are limited, making early registration essential. Participants will benefit from expert workshops and have the chance to connect with major contractors looking to expand their supply chains.

## Notice

The Supplier Development Programme, in partnership with South Lanarkshire Council and North Lanarkshire Council, is holding a Meet the Real Buyer event on the 24th March 2020 at Ravenscraig Sports Facility, Motherwell. . Date: Tuesday 24th March, 2020 Time: 9.30am - 3pm Venue: Ravenscraig Sports Facility, Motherwell . This Meet the Real Buyer event will see exhibitors from the public sector, private contractors and business support providers. . This free procurement event for the whole of Lanarkshire, 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier Development Programme, in partnership with South Lanarkshire Council and North Lanarkshire Council, is holding a Meet the Real Buyer event on the 24th March 2020 at Ravenscraig Sports Facility, Motherwell. . Date: Tuesday 24th March, 2020 Time: 9.30am - 3pm Venue: Ravenscraig Sports Facility, Motherwell . This Meet the Real Buyer event will see exhibitors from the public sector, private contractors and business support providers. . This free procurement event for the whole of Lanarkshire, 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. . 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 . Why attend? - 11 billion GBP is spent in the public sector in Scotland each year on goods, services and works - Meet buyers from both South and North Lanarkshire Councils - Meet buyers from a variety of major contractors -Make key contacts and find opportunities to grow your business. - Access to business support, Supplier Development Programme, Business Gateway, Scotland Excel and many more. . Event details: Date: Tuesday 24th March 2020 Time: 09.30am - 3.00pm Venue: Ravenscraig Sports Facility, Motherwell . 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 . 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380657 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Mar 2020 |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380657

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380657
  Lanarkshire's Meet the "Real" Buyer - The Supplier Development Programme, in partnership with South Lanarkshire Council and North Lanarkshire Council, is holding a Meet the Real Buyer event on the 24th March 2020 at Ravenscraig Sports Facility, Motherwell. . Date: Tuesday 24th March, 2020 Time: 9.30am - 3pm Venue: Ravenscraig Sports Facility, Motherwell . This Meet the Real Buyer event will see exhibitors from the public sector, private contractors and business support providers. . This free procurement event for the whole of Lanarkshire, 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000614741
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=614741
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk

## Provenance

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