--- title: "Meet the Buyer 2026" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831548" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831548" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831548.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831548.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-11" --- # Meet the Buyer 2026 Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831548 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831548) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831548.json) ## Summary The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for the "Meet the Buyer 2026" event, organised by East Lothian Council. This event is part of the general public services industry and is set to take place on 2nd June 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central, located in Glasgow, UK. East Lothian Council, situated in Haddington, East Lothian, is planning this significant opportunity for businesses to engage with buyers across Scottish Local Authorities, Government Agencies, and key contractors. The procurement method is outlined as a planned services procurement, focusing on strengthening the public supply chain by encouraging sector engagement. Interested parties should take note of this event's importance as a pivotal point to explore procurement opportunities and network with potential partners. Registrations are required to secure a place due to limited availability. This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for Small Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) looking to enhance their involvement in the public sector. By attending this event, businesses can explore an array of contract opportunities that are vital to winning a share of the £17.5 billion Scottish public sector market for goods, works, and services. The "Meet the Buyer" event provides an invaluable platform for companies across the UK to raise their profiles, understand market requirements, and develop essential relationships with key stakeholders. Ideal participants include various industry sectors interested in public procurement, ranging from contractors and suppliers to consultancy firms and business support organisations. The event is uniquely positioned to accommodate businesses of different sizes and backgrounds, offering insights that could prove pivotal in their future procurement endeavours. ## Notice The 17th Annual Meet the Buyer National will take place on Tuesday 2 June 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central. Join us to discuss contract opportunities with buyers from Scottish Local Authorities, Government Agencies, key contractors, and business support organisations. Attending Meet the Buyer National is a great way to discover how to join the public supply chain, and win a share of the 17.5GBP billion that the Scottish public sector spends annually on goods, works and services. Meet the Buyer National is the largest free procurement event in Scotland. Don't miss this opportunity to raise your profile as a business and learn how to prepare for upcoming contract opportunities. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/meet-the-buyer-2026-1968/ ### Lot Information Lot 1 Meet The Buyer 2026 Now in its 17th year, Scotland's National Meet the Buyer event will take place on Tuesday 2 June 2026, at DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central, from 10am to 3pm. This free event is hosted by the Supplier Development Programme and partnered by Scottish Government and Scotland Excel. Come along to meet with procurement teams, buyers and supply chain partners. Meet the Buyer is the place to discuss projects and tender opportunities, on a local and national scale, across Scotland and the UK. Attending Meet the Buyer National is a great way to discover how to join the public supply chain and win a share of the 17.5GBP billion that the Scottish public sector spends annually on goods, works and services. Meet the Buyer National is the largest free procurement event in Scotland. Don't miss this opportunity to raise your profile as a business and learn how to prepare for upcoming contract opportunities. Meet the Buyer is aimed towards helping Small Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) from across Scotland meet buyers. However, all are welcome! Wherever you are based, and however big your business is, there is something useful to be found here! Register FREE here: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb26/. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb26/ 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=MAY555547 | | 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 | 11 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Jun 2026 | | 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 | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 11 May 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555547 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555547 Meet the Buyer 2026 - The 17th Annual Meet the Buyer National will take place on Tuesday 2 June 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central. Join us to discuss contract opportunities with buyers from Scottish Local Authorities, Government Agencies, key contractors, and business support organisations. Attending Meet the Buyer National is a great way to discover how to join the public supply chain, and win a share of the 17.5GBP billion that the Scottish public sector spends annually on goods, works and services. Meet the Buyer National is the largest free procurement event in Scotland. Don't miss this opportunity to raise your profile as a business and learn how to prepare for upcoming contract opportunities. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/meet-the-buyer-2026-1968/ ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831548 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831548 - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb26/ - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/meet-the-buyer-2026-1968/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000831548. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831548.json.