--- title: "Meet the Buyer North 2020: Live Virtual Event" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000626927" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000626927" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000626927.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000626927.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2020-07-30" --- # Meet the Buyer North 2020: Live Virtual Event Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000626927 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000626927) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000626927.json) ## Summary Aberdeenshire Council is planning a procurement event titled "Meet the Buyer North 2020: Live Virtual Event" intended for 2nd September 2020. This event falls under the services category and is aimed at engaging suppliers from various sectors in the North of Scotland. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage. Suppliers are encouraged to participate in this event to connect with buyers from public and private sector organisations. Interested parties should register in advance since the event is free but limited in capacity. This virtual event presents a significant opportunity for businesses to expand by networking directly with procurement decision-makers across the public sector, including local authorities and NHS Scotland. Companies involved in providing goods, services, and construction-related offerings could greatly benefit from attending, especially those looking to explore subcontracting opportunities with larger contractors exhibiting at the event. With over £11 billion spent annually by the Scottish public sector, the event will facilitate valuable connections and insights into upcoming contracts and projects in the region. ## 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=JUL391530 | | 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 | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | 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=JUL391530 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391530 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.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000626927 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=626927 - 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-r6ebe6-0000626927. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000626927.json.