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title: "Meet the Buyer South - 3 October 2023"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000744834"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2023-09-14"
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# Meet the Buyer South - 3 October 2023

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000744834

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Council is planning a procurement event titled "Meet the Buyer South" on 3rd October 2023. The event aims to connect suppliers with procurement teams from local authorities in the South of Scotland, providing opportunities across various sectors. Businesses interested in public procurement contracts in Langholm and surrounding areas can participate in this event to explore potential contract opportunities and receive training on bid writing.

This tender from the Scottish Borders Council is in the planning stage, offering opportunities for businesses to engage with public contracting authorities and expand their opportunities in the services sector. The event will take place at the Buccleuch Centre in Langholm and is open to all interested parties. By participating, businesses can learn about available contract opportunities and improve their readiness for bidding on public procurement contracts.

## Notice

The Supplier Development Programme will hold its second Meet the Buyer South as an in-person, face-to-face event on Tuesday 3rd October 2023 with headline partners South of Scotland Enterprise, Scottish Borders Council, and Dumfries and Galloway Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier Development Programme will hold its second Meet the Buyer South as an in-person, face-to-face event on Tuesday 3rd October 2023 at the Buccleuch Centre in Langholm. Headline partners include South of Scotland Enterprise, Scottish Borders Council, and Dumfries and Galloway Council. Suppliers will be able to meet procurement teams from local authorities in the South of Scotland, alongside other public and private sector buying organisations, and can also find out how to become 'tender ready' for bid writing for these many opportunities through free training from the Supplier Development Programme. Meet the Buyer South aims to help local businesses find out what contract opportunities are available both within the three authorities, local supply chains, and further afield across a range of sectors.. The event is FREE to attend and open to all. Make sure you register at https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbs-2023/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488349 |
| 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 | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Oct 2023 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22800000 - Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery
- 30120000 - Photocopying and offset printing equipment
- 39162200 - Training aids and devices
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45112350 - Reclamation of waste land
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45222000 - Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways
- 45259100 - Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 79633000 - Staff development services
- 79952000 - Event services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
- 90533000 - Waste-tip management services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488349

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488349
  Meet the Buyer South - 3 October 2023 - The Supplier Development Programme will hold its second Meet the Buyer South as an in-person, face-to-face event on Tuesday 3rd October 2023 with headline partners South of Scotland Enterprise, Scottish Borders Council, and Dumfries and Galloway Council.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000744834
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=744834
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbs-2023/

## Provenance

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