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title: "Meet The Buyer North 2026"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000839213"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME"
published: "2026-08-04"
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# Meet The Buyer North 2026

Buyer: SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000839213

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## Summary

The Supplier Development Programme is organising an event titled "Meet The Buyer North 2026" scheduled for 3rd September 2026 at The Music Hall in Aberdeen. This procurement event falls under the services category, specifically focusing on general public services. It is currently in the planning stage, with a planned procurement notice having been issued. The event is free to attend, although registration is necessary due to limited spaces. Partnered with the Scottish Government, Scotland Excel, and the Commercial and Procurement Shared Services, this initiative aims to facilitate networking between businesses and key buyers from both public and private sectors in the North of Scotland.

This event presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand within the Northern Scottish market. It is an excellent platform for businesses of all sizes that operate in services and public sectors. Suppliers have the chance to interact directly with procurement teams and decision-makers, enhancing their visibility and opening doors to potential projects and supply chain partnerships. Companies ready to engage and grow in public sector contracts will find the event particularly beneficial. Attendees can expect to gain insights from public sector speakers and learn from the Supplier Development Programme's Tender Ready checklist, equipping them with the necessary tools to be competitive in the tendering process.

## Notice

Now in its 9th year, the Supplier Development Programme is set to host Meet the Buyer North 2026 at The Music Hall, in Aberdeen, on 3 September 2026. Partnered by the Scottish Government, Scotland Excel and the Commercial and Procurement Shared Services, this FREE event provides businesses operating in the North 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 North of Scotland. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-2026/

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Meet The Buyer North 2026 Now in its 9th year, the Supplier Development Programme is set to host Meet the Buyer North 2025 at The Music Hall, in Aberdeen, on 3 September 2026. Partnered by the Scottish Government, Scotland Excel and the Commercial and Procurement Shared Services, this FREE event provides businesses operating in the North 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 North of Scotland. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-2026/ II.2.14) Additional information The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-2026/ If you do not have an existing Supplier Development Programme account, select the Register button first.. A list of exhibitors an be found at https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn26-exhibit/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561558 |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| 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; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; HIGHLAND COUNCIL; LHC PROCUREMENT GROUP FOR THE SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (SPA); PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING LTD (T/A PFH SCOTLAND); SCOTLAND EXCEL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND) |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71540000 - Construction management services
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561558

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561558
  Meet The Buyer North 2026 - Now in its 9th year, the Supplier Development Programme is set to host Meet the Buyer North 2026 at The Music Hall, in Aberdeen, on 3 September 2026. Partnered by the Scottish Government, Scotland Excel and the Commercial and Procurement Shared Services, this FREE event provides businesses operating in the North 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 North of Scotland. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-2026/

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sdpscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839213
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=839213
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-2026/
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn26-exhibit/

## Provenance

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