--- title: "Meet The Buyer South 2025" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807586" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807586" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807586.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807586.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-18" --- # Meet The Buyer South 2025 Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807586 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807586) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807586.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the "Meet The Buyer South 2025" event is in the planning stage, initiated by East Lothian Council. This event targets businesses in the South East of Scotland and falls under the "General public services" category. It is a significant opportunity for enterprises to engage with public and private sector buyers. The event will be held at The Tait Hall in Kelso on 8 October 2025. This procurement process involves collaboration with Midlothian Council, Scottish Borders Council, and South of Scotland Enterprise, emphasising its regional importance. The communication for this process indicates a future notice date of 8 October 2025, in line with the event date. Businesses are encouraged to register as attendance is free but places are limited. The "Meet The Buyer South 2025" event presents a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their operations by connecting with key stakeholders and procurement teams. Such events can facilitate access to new projects and partnerships, essential for business growth in the region. Enterprises providing goods, particularly those related to "General public services," are well-suited to benefit from this event. The setting encourages networking and information exchange, offering businesses the chance to establish and reinforce connections within the local supply chain. This collaborative approach highlights the importance of regional engagement in public procurement and offers an excellent platform for businesses to leverage forthcoming opportunities. ## Notice Now in its 4th year, the Supplier Development Programme is set to host Meet the Buyer South event at The Tait Hall in Kelso, on 8 October 2025. Partnered by East Lothian Council, Midlothian Council, Scottish Borders Council and South of Scotland Enterprise, this FREE event provides businesses operating in the South East of Scotland the chance to connect with key public and private sector buyers. Come along to meet procurement teams, buyers and supply chain partners with upcoming projects and opportunities in the South East of Scotland. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbs25/ ### Lot Information Lot 1 Meet The Buyer South 2025 Now in its 4th year, the Supplier Development Programme is set to host Meet the Buyer South event at The Tait Hall in Kelso, on 8 October 2025. Partnered by East Lothian Council, Midlothian Council, Scottish Borders Council and South of Scotland Enterprise, this FREE event provides businesses operating in the South East of Scotland the chance to connect with key public and private sector buyers. Come along to meet procurement teams, buyers and supply chain partners with upcoming projects and opportunities in the South East of Scotland. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbs25/. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbs25/ If you do not have an existing Supplier Development Programme account, select the Register button first. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537204 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 18 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Oct 2025 | | 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 | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 44100000 - Construction materials and associated items - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 18 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537204 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537204 Meet The Buyer South 2025 - Now in its 4th year, the Supplier Development Programme is set to host Meet the Buyer South event at The Tait Hall in Kelso, on 8 October 2025. Partnered by East Lothian Council, Midlothian Council, Scottish Borders Council and South of Scotland Enterprise, this FREE event provides businesses operating in the South East of Scotland the chance to connect with key public and private sector buyers. Come along to meet procurement teams, buyers and supply chain partners with upcoming projects and opportunities in the South East of Scotland. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbs25/ ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807586 - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbs25/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807586. 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