--- title: "Meet the Buyer North 2020: Live Virtual Event" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000626921" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000626921" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000626921.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000626921.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL" published: "2020-07-30" --- # Meet the Buyer North 2020: Live Virtual Event Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000626921 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000626921) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000626921.json) ## Summary The Highland Council is initiating a tender for the "Meet the Buyer North 2020: Live Virtual Event," scheduled for 2nd September 2020. This event is part of the public services sector, aimed at engaging suppliers with various buyers from the public sector, including local authorities and NHS Scotland. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on building connections between suppliers and procurement decision-makers. Interested parties can find more details and registration information through the provided links, and the planned procurement notice was issued on 30th July 2020. This event presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their market presence within the public sector in Scotland, particularly those in sectors related to general public services. Companies offering goods and services or those exploring subcontracting opportunities with larger contractors will find this event particularly beneficial. By participating, businesses can network, gain insights into upcoming projects, and understand how to navigate procurement processes effectively, positioning themselves for future contracts worth an estimated £11 billion spent annually in the Scottish public sector. ## Notice You are invited to attend the upcoming Meet the Buyer North event on 2nd September 2020. The Supplier Development Programme, in partnership with Scottish Government, has organised the third annual Meet the Buyer North event online, to be delivered as a virtual event. ### Lot Information Lot 1 You are invited to attend the upcoming Meet the Buyer North 2020: Live Virtual Event on 2nd September 2020. The Supplier Development Programme, in partnership with Scottish Government, has scheduled the third annual event in an alternative format, as a live, virtual online event, which aims to engage suppliers in open and connected procurement across the public sector and support efforts towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis whilst complying with on-going restrictions on face-to-face gatherings in Scotland. Bringing together buyers from the public sector, including Scottish local authorities, NHS Scotland, Universities and Colleges, Construction, Transport and many more, the event offers businesses in the North of Scotland an unparalleled opportunity to speak directly to a wide range of purchasers and decision-makers online. In addition, there will be large private contractors exhibiting at this virtual event that are keen to engage with new suppliers and promote their sub-contract opportunities. Suppliers will be able to visit virtual "stands" to download electronic copies of buyer information, leaflets, and upcoming contract opportunities as well as participate in live one-to-one discussion with buyers, exchange digital business contact details with buyers and suppliers, access an online meeting space, and more. A full list of exhibitors is available at https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-virtual/. Why attend? - 11 billion GBP is spent in the public sector in Scotland each year on goods, services and works - Virtually meet buyers from public and private sector organisations - Hear the latest procurement news - 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 through Supplier Development Programme, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Business Gateway and many more Virtual Event details: Date: Wednesday 2nd September 2020 Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: Online, virtual event The event is FREE to "attend" virtually online and open to all, but places must be registered in advance on the event webpage: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-virtual/. 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=JUL391525 | | 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 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Sep 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 | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 5BX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 30 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391525 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391525 Meet the Buyer North 2020: Live Virtual Event - You are invited to attend the upcoming Meet the Buyer North event on 2nd September 2020. The Supplier Development Programme, in partnership with Scottish Government, has organised the third annual Meet the Buyer North event online, to be delivered as a virtual event. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.highland.gov.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000626921 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=626921 - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-virtual/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000626921. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000626921.json.