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title: "Meet the Buyer North 2025"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807401"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME"
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# Meet the Buyer North 2025

Buyer: SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807401

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Meet the Buyer North 2025" is being organised by the Supplier Development Programme and involves several buyers such as Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, and The Highland Council. This event, categorized under general public services, is slated to occur on 10th September 2025 at the Music Hall in Aberdeen. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement process aims to facilitate networking between businesses and public sector organisations in Scotland. The event also provides opportunities for businesses to engage with private contractors and business support services, significant topics for those looking to enter or expand their presence in the public procurement marketplace. Businesses interested in participating can register via the official event website, allowing them access to detailed agendas and opportunities to interact with key experts and procurement officials.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses aiming to enhance their presence in the public sector, particularly those in civil engineering, roadworks, utilities, and geotechnical services. The Meet the Buyer North 2025 event is designed to aid businesses, from small-scale enterprises to larger organisations, in understanding procurement processes and requirements, thereby increasing their capability to secure public sector contracts. Businesses with services or products related to specific lots outlined, like civil infrastructure, environmental engineering, and public utilities, will find attending highly beneficial. Moreover, the event offers strategic insights into how the public procurement process functions, providing a platform for businesses to showcase innovation and participate in one-on-one discussions that can propel business growth and foster long-term partnerships.

## Notice

The Supplier Development Programme in partnership will hold the 8th Annual Meet the Buyer North as an in-person, face-to-face event on Wednesday 10 September 2025 at the Music Hall, Aberdeen. Focusing on one-to-one in-person networking, Meet the Buyer North 2025 will allow your business or social enterprise to connect with "real" buyers from 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-mtbn-2025/ to see a full list of exhibitors and to book your free place. There will also be a main agenda, where attendees can hear from a range of expert speakers and participate in live Q&A sessions. Commercial & Procurement Shared Services (CPSS) representing Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Highland Councils Scottish Government Scotland Excel NHS NSS NHS Grampian, NHS Tayside, NHS Highland Crown Commercial Service Quick Quotes Workshop

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Whatever the size of a business, Meet the Buyer North events are useful to attend when considering bidding for future contracting opportunities, as they are specifically designed to help suppliers with the tendering process and helping suppliers understand what the buyers are looking for, introduce them to innovative goods, works and services, and offering insight on how bids are and will be evaluated from a procurement perspective. Meet the Buyer events also offer the opportunity to engage with business support initiatives, such as the Supplier Development Programme, local authority economic development representatives and Business Gateway representatives. 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-mtbn-2025/ to see a full list of exhibitors. There will also be a main agenda, where attendees can hear from a range of expert speakers and participate in live Q&A sessions. Commercial & Procurement Shared Services (CPSS) representing Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Highland Councils Scottish Government Scotland Excel NHS NSS, NHS Grampian, NHS Tayside, NHS Highland Crown Commercial Services Transport Scotland Police Scotland Balfour Beatty Robertsons Facilities Management Free - Quick Quotes Workshop on how to access via Public Contracts Scotland Why attend? 16.6billion pounds is spent in the public sector in Scotland each year on goods, services and works. Meet buyers from a variety of public sector organisations and major contractors delivering contracts in the North of Scotland. There will be a focus on construction supply chain particularly around civil engineering, and this includes the Scottish Government DPS which has various lots Lot 1: general civil engineering works Projects may include, but are not limited to, earthworks, site clearance, tree felling, construction, repairs, maintenance, replacing and installations of landscaping, drainage and drainage systems, fencing, footpaths, cycleways, access tracks, paving, signage, railings and other civil engineering work activities. Lot 2: roads Projects may include, but are not limited to road, construction, foundation and surfacing works, alterations, repairs and maintenance, and control, safety or signalling equipment. Lot 3: structures Projects may include, but are not limited to bridge maintenance, strengthening, repairs, refurbishment and construction, parapets, retaining structures, culverts, temporary works, foundations, demolition/removal, painting protective coatings, blast cleaning, mechanical inspections services and miscellaneous structures. Lot 4: geotechnical services and related works Projects may include, but are not limited to, geotechnical engineering services, foundations, embankments, piling, groundworks, ground stabilization, investigations, monitoring and reporting. Lot 5: utilities Projects may include, but are not limited to, public utilities, utility diversions, ducting, public lighting repairs, parts, installations, replacing, commissioning, equipment and maintenance, and traffic lights installations, repairs, replacing and maintenance. Lot 6: harbour, coastal, rivers, flood and marine Projects may include, but are not limited to, construction works, maintenance, repairs and replacing for dams and similar fixed structures, lighting for ship & river guidance and illuminations, coastal defences, river regulation and flood control works, river wall construction and protection works, marine works, river works, coastal works, waterway diversions, canals, pontoons, jetties and piers.. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, register at https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-2025/ For assistance, you can contact us at info@sdpscotland.co.uk you can also follow the hashtag on social media: #MeetTheBuyerNorth2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537053 |
| 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 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 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 | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## 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
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection 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
- 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
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
- 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
- 71317200 - Health and safety services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering 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 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537053

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537053
  Meet the Buyer North 2025 - The Supplier Development Programme in partnership will hold the 8th Annual Meet the Buyer North as an in-person, face-to-face event on Wednesday 10 September 2025 at the Music Hall, Aberdeen. Focusing on one-to-one in-person networking, Meet the Buyer North 2025 will allow your business or social enterprise to connect with "real" buyers from 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-mtbn-2025/ to see a full list of exhibitors and to book your free place. There will also be a main agenda, where attendees can hear from a range of expert speakers and participate in live Q&A sessions. Commercial & Procurement Shared Services (CPSS) representing Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Highland Councils Scottish Government Scotland Excel NHS NSS NHS Grampian, NHS Tayside, NHS Highland Crown Commercial Service Quick Quotes Workshop

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- http://www.sdpscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807401
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=807401
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-2025/

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