--- title: "Meet the Buyer 2021" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000654674" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000654674" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000654674.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000654674.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-21" --- # Meet the Buyer 2021 Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000654674 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000654674) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000654674.json) ## Summary The 12th Annual Meet the Buyer event, organised by Argyll and Bute Council in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, is set to take place virtually on 8 June 2021. This procurement process falls under the planning stage and is classified within the general public services industry. The event promises to be the largest free procurement event in Scotland, offering businesses the opportunity to connect with procurement teams from various local councils and other public and private sector organisations. Interested participants are encouraged to register early as places are limited. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their networks and gain access to an array of public sector procurement contracts. Companies in the services sector, particularly those involved in consultancy, supply chain management, and sustainable practices, would be well-positioned to compete. The event will feature various expert speakers discussing key topics such as community wealth building and sustainable procurement, providing attendees with valuable insights to enhance their engagement with public sector buyers. ## Notice The 12th Annual Meet the Buyer 2021 will take place as a live, virtual event on Tuesday, 8 June 2021, organised by the Supplier Development Programme. 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. 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/. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The 12th Annual Meet the Buyer 2021 will take place as a live, virtual event on Tuesday, 8 June 2021, organised by the Supplier Development Programme. 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. 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/. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416003 | | 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 | 21 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Jun 2021 | | 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 | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 21 May 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416003 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416003 Meet the Buyer 2021 - The 12th Annual Meet the Buyer 2021 will take place as a live, virtual event on Tuesday, 8 June 2021, organised by the Supplier Development Programme. 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. 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/. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000654674 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=654674 - 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. 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