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title: "Meet The Buyer South 2024 PIN"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000779439"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-09"
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# Meet The Buyer South 2024 PIN

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000779439

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## Summary

East Lothian Council is currently in the planning stage for the "Meet The Buyer South 2024" public procurement process, targeting the general public services industry. This significant event is scheduled to take place on 29th October 2024 in Galashiels, Scotland. It represents an annual value of £16 billion in contract opportunities within the public sector. Interested businesses and third-sector organisations are encouraged to participate by registering early due to the limited availability of places. The procurement method involves a planned procurement notice and would be particularly relevant for entities that serve local councils, government agencies, and contractors.

This upcoming tender provides exceptional opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies involved in goods, services, and works within the public sector. Firms will have the chance to network with buyers from various Scottish and national public sector organisations and major contractors, gaining valuable insights into upcoming contract opportunities. Businesses in procurement, public services, and supply chains will find this event especially beneficial. Attendees will also have access to various business support organisations, enhancing their preparedness for forthcoming tenders, thereby elevating their market presence and potential for securing contracts with public sector buyers.

## Notice

Together with headline partners, Scottish Borders Council, the Supplier Development Programme has announced the third Meet the Buyer South event will take place on 29 October in Galashiels. Meet with Buyers from Scotland's local authorities, Government agencies and contractors to hear about upcoming contract opportunities with Scotland's public sector, worth 16bn GBP annually. Businesses and third sector organisations 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 Meet the Buyer South 2024 | Meet the Buyer South 2024 | Supplier Development Programme (sdpscotland.co.uk) to see a full list of exhibitors. As the largest free procurement event in the South of 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. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early at Meet the Buyer South 2024 | All events and training listings | Supplier Development Programme (sdpscotland.co.uk)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier Development Programme's Meet the Buyer South event is the largest FREE public procurement event in the South of Scotland. Why attend? 16 billion GBP is spent in the public sector in Scotland each year on goods, services and works. Meet buyers from a variety of Scottish and National public sector organisations. Meet buyers from a variety of major contractors. Hear the latest about contract opportunities and procurement news from Scotland Excel, Scottish Government, Crown Commercial Service and many more. Make key contacts and find opportunities to grow your business. Access to business support, Supplier Development Programme, Just Enterprise, Business Gateway and many more. Visit Meet the Buyer South 2024 | Meet the Buyer South 2024 | Supplier Development Programme (sdpscotland.co.uk) to see a full list of exhibitors.. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early at Meet the Buyer South 2024 | All events and training listings | Supplier Development Programme (sdpscotland.co.uk). This event is run by SDP on behalf of the public sector: Contact us info@sdpscotland.co.uk. Follow the hashtag on social media: #MeetTheBuyerSouth2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515815 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 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 | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM9 Southern Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515815

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515815
  Meet The Buyer South 2024 PIN - Together with headline partners, Scottish Borders Council, the Supplier Development Programme has announced the third Meet the Buyer South event will take place on 29 October in Galashiels. Meet with Buyers from Scotland's local authorities, Government agencies and contractors to hear about upcoming contract opportunities with Scotland's public sector, worth 16bn GBP annually. Businesses and third sector organisations 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 Meet the Buyer South 2024 | Meet the Buyer South 2024 | Supplier Development Programme (sdpscotland.co.uk) to see a full list of exhibitors. As the largest free procurement event in the South of 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. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early at Meet the Buyer South 2024 | All events and training listings | Supplier Development Programme (sdpscotland.co.uk)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=779439
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779439

## Provenance

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