Planning

PIN - Meet the Buyer South 2024

  • Scottish Borders Council

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-031519

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04a4fa

Published 2 October 2024, 12:01pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Scottish Borders Council

Council Headquarters

Newtown St Boswells

TD6 0SA

Email

procurement@scotborders.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1835824000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM91 - Scottish Borders

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.scotborders.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00394

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

PIN - Meet the Buyer South 2024

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79952000 - Event services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Together with headline partners, Scottish Borders Council, the Supplier Development Programme has announced the third Meet the Buyer South event will take place on 29 October in Galashiels.

Meet with Buyers from Scotland’s local authorities, Government agencies and contractors to hear about upcoming contract opportunities with Scotland's public sector, worth 16bn GBP annually.

Businesses and third sector organisations will be able to meet procurement teams from local councils, alongside other public and private sector buying organisations, private contractors and business support organisations visit Meet the Buyer South 2024 | Meet the Buyer South 2024 | Supplier Development Programme (sdpscotland.co.uk) to see a full list of exhibitors.

As the largest free procurement event in the South of Scotland, the event affords suppliers unprecedented access to buyers and decision makers from across the Public and Private sector, with the opportunity to raise your profile as a business and prepare for upcoming contract opportunities.

The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early at Meet the Buyer South 2024 | All events and training listings | Supplier Development Programme (sdpscotland.co.uk)

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
  • 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services
  • 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
  • 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM91 - Scottish Borders
Main site or place of performance

Galashiels

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Supplier Development Programme’s Meet the Buyer South event is the largest FREE public procurement event in the South of Scotland.

Why attend?

16bn GBP is spent in the public sector in Scotland each year on goods, services and works.

-Meet buyers from a variety of Scottish and National public sector organisations.

-Meet buyers from a variety of major contractors.

-Hear the latest about contract opportunities and procurement news from Scotland Excel, Scottish Government, Crown Commercial Service and many more.

-Make key contacts and find opportunities to grow your business.

-Access to business support, Supplier Development Programme, Just Enterprise, Business Gateway and many more.

Visit Meet the Buyer South 2024 | Meet the Buyer South 2024 | Supplier Development Programme (sdpscotland.co.uk) to see a full list of exhibitors.

two.2.14) Additional information

The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early at Meet the Buyer South 2024 | All events and training listings | Supplier Development Programme (sdpscotland.co.uk). This event is run by SDP on behalf of the public sector: Contact us info@sdpscotland.co.uk.

Follow the hashtag on social media: #MeetTheBuyerSouth2024

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

29 October 2024


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early at Meet the Buyer South 2024 | All events and training listings | Supplier Development Programme (sdpscotland.co.uk). All businesses and buyers must register to create their free account and then book their place at Meet the Buyer South 2024. This event is run by SDP: contact us: info@sdpscotland.co.uk. Follow the hashtag on social media: #MeetTheBuyerSouth2024

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=779459.

(SC Ref:779459)