--- title: "Scotland's Meet the Buyer Virtual event" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000652801" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000652801" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000652801.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000652801.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME" published: "2021-05-05" --- # Scotland's Meet the Buyer Virtual event Buyer: SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000652801 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000652801) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000652801.json) ## Summary The Supplier Development Programme is planning a live, virtual event titled "Scotland's Meet the Buyer Virtual event," scheduled for Tuesday, 8 June 2021. This initiative is part of the public sector's economic recovery efforts following the COVID-19 pandemic and is classified under the services industry category. Located in Hamilton, UK, the event aims to connect suppliers with various public and private sector buyers. Interested businesses can register to participate in this event, which will also feature expert speakers and Q&A sessions covering crucial topics such as sustainable procurement and economic recovery strategies. This virtual event presents significant opportunities for businesses seeking to grow by connecting with procurement teams from over 40 public sector organisations, along with major contractors. Suitable participants include suppliers from various sectors looking to expand their market presence and engage with decision-makers. Given that £12.6 billion is allocated annually to the public sector in Scotland for goods, services, and works, attending this event could be a crucial step for businesses aiming to win future contracts and increase their visibility in the procurement landscape. ## Notice The 12th Annual Meet the Buyer 2021 will take place as a live, virtual event on Tuesday, 8 June 2021. Headline partners include the Scottish Government and Scotland Excel. Meet the Buyer 2021 is the event of the year for engagement with buyers as the public sector turns towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Year on year, the Supplier Development Programme consistently facilitates suppliers with access to the public sector, and though this year's virtual, Meet the Buyer 2021 will provide suppliers with the ability to raise their profile as a business, as well as learn more about and prepare for upcoming bidding and supply chain opportunities. Businesses will be able to meet procurement teams from local councils, alongside other public and private sector buying organisations, private contractors and business support organisations visit https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/ to see a full list of exhibitors. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The 12th Annual Meet the Buyer 2021 will take place as a live, virtual event on Tuesday, 8 June 2021. Headline partners include the Scottish Government and Scotland Excel. Businesses will be able to meet procurement teams from local councils, alongside other public and private sector buying organisations, private contractors and business support organisations visit https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb / to see a full list of exhibitors. 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 main agenda, where you can hear from a range of expert speakers and participate in live Q & A sessions on hot topics such as Growth Deals, links to Community Wealth Building, sustainable procurement, Fair Work First, how to bring innovation to the public sector, the climate change emergency in public sector procurement, Brexit, and COVID-19 economic recovery plans. Why attend? -12.6 billion pounds is spent in the public sector in Scotland each year on goods, services and works. - Meet buyers from over 40 public sector organisations. - Meet buyers from a variety of major contractors. - Hear the latest about contract opportunities and procurement news from Scotland Excel, Glasgow City Region City Deal - projects and pipelines, The City of Edinburgh Council, and many more. -Make key contacts and find opportunities to grow your business. - Access to business support with Supplier Development Programme, Business Gateway, Zero Waste Scotland, Scottish Enterprise and many more! 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/.. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, make sure you register at www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/ The Supplier Development Programme is hosting this event all businesses and buyers must register to create their free account and then book their place. For more information, you can contact us by email at info@sdpscotland.co.uk you can also follow the hashtag on social media: #MeetTheBuyer2021 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413812 | | 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 | 5 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 May 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME | | Locality | HAMILTON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 5 May 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413812 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413812 Scotland's Meet the Buyer Virtual event - The 12th Annual Meet the Buyer 2021 will take place as a live, virtual event on Tuesday, 8 June 2021. Headline partners include the Scottish Government and Scotland Excel. Meet the Buyer 2021 is the event of the year for engagement with buyers as the public sector turns towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Year on year, the Supplier Development Programme consistently facilitates suppliers with access to the public sector, and though this year's virtual, Meet the Buyer 2021 will provide suppliers with the ability to raise their profile as a business, as well as learn more about and prepare for upcoming bidding and supply chain opportunities. Businesses will be able to meet procurement teams from local councils, alongside other public and private sector buying organisations, private contractors and business support organisations visit https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/ to see a full list of exhibitors. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.sdpscotland.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000652801 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=652801 - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000652801. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000652801.json.