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title: "Meet the Buyer South 2022"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000707342"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME"
published: "2022-09-20"
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# Meet the Buyer South 2022

Buyer: SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000707342

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process involves the Supplier Development Programme planning the "Meet the Buyer South 2022" event, scheduled for Tuesday, 4 October 2022. The event will be held at the Ettrick Riverside Business Centre in Selkirk and is organised in collaboration with South of Scotland Enterprise, Scottish Borders Council, Dumfries and Galloway Council, and the Scottish Government. This event aims to facilitate one-to-one networking opportunities for businesses interested in engaging with public sector buyers and private contractors for potential supply chain and business support partnerships.

Participating in the "Meet the Buyer South 2022" event offers businesses a chance to connect with procurement teams from various local councils, public and private sector organisations, contractors, and business support entities based in the North of Scotland. With an agenda featuring speakers from key organisations, attendees can explore contract opportunities, network with potential buyers, and access business support services. This free event targets businesses in the South of Scotland and aims to foster growth opportunities through valuable connections and insights into upcoming contracts.

## Notice

The Supplier Development Programme will hold the first ever Meet the Buyer South as an in-person, face-to-face event on Tuesday, 4 October 2022 with headline partners: South of Scotland Enterprise, Scottish Borders Council, Dumfries and Galloway Council and the Scottish Government at the Ettrick Riverside Business Centre in Selkirk. Focusing on one-to-one in-person networking, Meet the Buyer South 2022 will allow your business to connect with real buyers from right across the public sector, as well as private contractors with supply chain opportunities and business support providers, all under one roof. This free event affords suppliers that wish to do business in the South of Scotland, unprecedented access to buyers and decision makers from across the public and private sector, with the opportunities to raise your profile as a business and prepare for upcoming contract opportunities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier Development Programme will hold the first ever Meet the Buyer South as an in-person, face-to-face event on Tuesday, 4 October 2022 with headline partners: South of Scotland Enterprise, Scottish Borders Council, Dumfries and Galloway Council and the Scottish Government. Focusing on one-to-one in-person networking, Meet the Buyer South 2022 will allow your business to connect with real buyers from right across the public sector, as well as private contractors with supply chain opportunities and business support providers, all under one roof. Business will be able to meet procurement teams from local councils, alongside other public and private sector buying organisations, private contractors and business support organisations that are all based in the North of Scotland. Visit https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbs/ to see a full list of exhibitors. Agenda There will be a short agenda in the morning of the event with speakers from South of Scotland Enterprise, Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway Council. Why attend? - 13.3billion pounds is spent in the public sector in Scotland each year on goods, services and works. - Meet buyers from a plethora of public sector organisation in the South of Scotland. - Meet buyers from a variety of major contractors based in the South of Scotland. - Hear the latest about contract opportunities and procurement news from South of Scotland Enterprise, Scottish Borders Council, Dumfries and Galloway Council, hub South West Scotland Ltd, Historic Environment Scotland, Social Security Scotland, PfH Scotland and the Scottish Procurement Alliance, and many more! - Make key contacts and find opportunities to grow your business. - Access business support with the Supplier Development Programme The event is FREE to attend and open to all but will be of particular interest to businesses located in the South of Scotland. Places are limited so make sure you register before the event at https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbs/.. The event is FREE to attend and open to all but will be of particular interest to businesses located in the South of Scotland. Places are limited so make sure you register before the event at https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbs/.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459440 |
| 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 | 20 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Sep 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 | SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME |
| Additional buyers | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE AGENCY |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459440

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459440
  Meet the Buyer South 2022 - The Supplier Development Programme will hold the first ever Meet the Buyer South as an in-person, face-to-face event on Tuesday, 4 October 2022 with headline partners: South of Scotland Enterprise, Scottish Borders Council, Dumfries and Galloway Council and the Scottish Government at the Ettrick Riverside Business Centre in Selkirk. Focusing on one-to-one in-person networking, Meet the Buyer South 2022 will allow your business to connect with real buyers from right across the public sector, as well as private contractors with supply chain opportunities and business support providers, all under one roof. This free event affords suppliers that wish to do business in the South of Scotland, unprecedented access to buyers and decision makers from across the public and private sector, with the opportunities to raise your profile as a business and prepare for upcoming contract opportunities.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000707342
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=707342
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbs/

## Provenance

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