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title: "Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2026"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000842655"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "North Ayrshire Council"
published: "2026-09-10"
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# Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2026

Buyer: North Ayrshire Council  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000842655

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council are jointly promoting the Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2026 event, with the Supplier Development Programme. This is a free, in-person business networking and market-engagement event rather than a contract for goods, works or services. It is intended for local businesses and third-sector organisations interested in upcoming council contracts and frameworks, tendering advice and relationships with public buyers. The event will take place at Ayr Racecourse in Ayr, South Ayrshire. Confirmed exhibitors are the three Ayrshire councils and the Supplier Development Programme, with further exhibitors expected. The broad subject coverage spans council procurement areas including construction, transport, food, training, information technology, security, waste, leisure, social care, environmental services, facilities and professional services.

This process is at the planning stage and records an intention to hold a market-engagement event; it is not an invitation to tender. The expected activity is an open, in-person networking session, with the event planned for 25 November 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Ayr Racecourse. The buyer expects a subsequent notice on 25 November 2026. Attendance is free, places are limited and registration is required. The procurement record shows one planned lot and a recorded value of £1 GBP. The event is intended to help businesses discover future contracts and frameworks, meet Ayrshire public-sector buyers, obtain tendering advice and network with other local businesses. It therefore concerns early engagement and preparation rather than bidding for an identified contract.

This will suit local businesses and third-sector organisations that want to build public-sector relationships or prepare for future council tenders and framework opportunities in Ayrshire. It is particularly relevant to suppliers working in construction, transport, food supply, training, information technology, security, waste and recycling, leisure, social care, environmental services, facilities management or professional services. Businesses should be ready to explain their capabilities clearly, identify the council requirements they can meet and discuss how they could deliver public services. The event may help newer suppliers understand public procurement and improve their tendering approach, while established contractors can use it to make buyer contacts and identify future work. It is a preparation and market-engagement opportunity, not a contract currently available for bid.

## Notice

Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2026 Date: Thursday 25 November 2026 Venue: Ayr Racecourse, 2-6 Whitletts Road, Ayr, KA8 OJE Time: 9.30 AM - 12.30 PM The Supplier Development Programme and the Ayrshire Councils invite local businesses and third sector organisations to this free, in-person networking event, which will take place on Wednesday 25 November 2026, 9.30am-12.30pm, at Ayr Racecourse. Discover upcoming contracts and frameworks, build relationships with Ayrshire buyers, get advice on tendering and network with other local businesses. Confirmed exhibitors include East, South and North Ayrshire Councils alongside the Supplier Development Programme, with more to be announced soon. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. BOOK HERE https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/ayrshire-meet-the-buyer-2010/

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2026 Date: Thursday 25 November 2026 Venue: Ayr Racecourse, 2-6 Whitletts Road, Ayr, KA8 OJE Time: 9.30 AM - 12.30 PM The Supplier Development Programme and the Ayrshire Councils invite local businesses and third sector organisations to this free, in-person networking event, which will take place on Wednesday 25 November 2026, 9.30am-12.30pm, at Ayr Racecourse. Discover upcoming contracts and frameworks, build relationships with Ayrshire buyers, get advice on tendering and network with other local businesses. Confirmed exhibitors include East, South and North Ayrshire Councils alongside the Supplier Development Programme, with more to be announced soon. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. BOOK HERE https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/ayrshire-meet-the-buyer-2010/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564276 |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Nov 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 | North Ayrshire Council |
| Additional buyers | East Ayrshire Council; South Ayrshire Council |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Postcode area | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 70 - Real estate services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 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
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 48445000 - Customer Relation Management software package
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79710000 - Security services
- 79952000 - Event services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services
- 90650000 - Asbestos removal services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
- 92312110 - Theatrical producer entertainment services
- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2026 at 01:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564276

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564276
  Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2026 - Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2026 Date: Thursday 25 November 2026 Venue: Ayr Racecourse, 2-6 Whitletts Road, Ayr, KA8 OJE Time: 9.30 AM - 12.30 PM The Supplier Development Programme and the Ayrshire Councils invite local businesses and third sector organisations to this free, in-person networking event, which will take place on Wednesday 25 November 2026, 9.30am-12.30pm, at Ayr Racecourse. Discover upcoming contracts and frameworks, build relationships with Ayrshire buyers, get advice on tendering and network with other local businesses. Confirmed exhibitors include East, South and North Ayrshire Councils alongside the Supplier Development Programme, with more to be announced soon. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. BOOK HERE https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/ayrshire-meet-the-buyer-2010/

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=842655
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000842655
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/ayrshire-meet-the-buyer-2010/

## Provenance

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