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title: "Lanarkshire's Meet the \"Real\" Buyer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000616379"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-03-02"
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# Lanarkshire's Meet the "Real" Buyer

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000616379

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire Council is organising a procurement event titled "Lanarkshire’s Meet the 'Real' Buyer," set to take place on 24th March 2020 at Ravenscraig Sports Facility, Motherwell. This initiative, in collaboration with North Lanarkshire Council, falls under the planning stage of the procurement process. The event will provide suppliers from the recreation, culture, and general public services sectors with opportunities to connect with public sector buyers and decision-makers. Attendees are encouraged to register ahead of time due to limited availability.

This free event presents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their reach and establish connections in the public sector. Companies specialising in goods, services, and works related to leisure, culture, and community services will find the event particularly beneficial. Participants will have the chance to engage with numerous buyers, major contractors, and business support providers, fostering crucial relationships that could lead to future contracts. With an annual public sector spend of £11 billion in Scotland, this is an essential opportunity for growth and collaboration.

## 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: 10.00am - 3.00pm (Registration from 09.30am) 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: 10.00am - 3.00pm (Registration from 09.30am) 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=MAR382306 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 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

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 65 - Public utilities
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382306

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382306
  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-r6ebe6-0000616379
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=616379
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk

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