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title: "Supplier Engagement Event - Meet the Buyer 15 June 2022"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000695234"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-30"
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# Supplier Engagement Event - Meet the Buyer 15 June 2022

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000695234

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## Summary

The North Lanarkshire Council is planning a Supplier Engagement Event, titled "Supplier Engagement Event - Meet the Buyer 15 June 2022," which is set to take place virtually on 15 June 2022. This event falls under the services category and presents a unique opportunity for suppliers to engage with procurement teams from local councils and various public and private sector organisations in Scotland and the UK. Businesses are encouraged to register early due to limited availability. Further details can be accessed through the council's website.

This procurement event is particularly advantageous for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and businesses looking to expand their public sector involvement. It provides valuable insights into upcoming public contracts valued at £13.3 billion annually across Scotland's public sector, opening pathways for new partnerships and contracts. Participants will have the opportunity to network directly with over 30 buyers and attend workshops aimed at enhancing their procurement knowledge and presence in the competitive bidding landscape.

## Notice

The 13th Annual Meet the Buyer 2022 will take place as a live, virtual event on Wednesday 15 June 2022. 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 programme of workshops, where you can hear from a range of expert speakers and participate in Q & A sessions. 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 13th Annual Meet the Buyer 2022 will take place as a live, virtual event on Wednesday 15 June 2022. Headline partners include the Scottish Government and Scotland Excel. Meet with Buyers from Scotland's local authorities, government agencies and contractors to hear about upcoming contract opportunities with Scotland's public sector, worth GBP 13.3bn annually, as well as opportunities right across the UK's public sector! Meet the Buyer 2022 will be a 100% virtual event and is officially partnered by the Scottish Government and Scotland Excel. 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 2022 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. 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 programme of workshops, where you can pick and choose to hear from a range of expert speakers and participate in Q & A sessions. More than 30 buyers have already confirmed that they will be exhibiting, and they want to meet one-to-one with your business, virtually! The Corporate Procurement Team from North Lanarkshire Council are looking forward to meeting you. Please visit our stands. 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/. Please do not reply to this PIN, but book your place 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=MAY449873 |
| 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 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jun 2022 |
| 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 | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 May 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449873

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449873
  Supplier Engagement Event - Meet the Buyer 15 June 2022 - The 13th Annual Meet the Buyer 2022 will take place as a live, virtual event on Wednesday 15 June 2022. 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 programme of workshops, where you can hear from a range of expert speakers and participate in Q & A sessions. 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.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000695234
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=694379
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=695234
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/

## Provenance

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