Scope
Description
East Suffolk Council's Procurement Team are inviting suppliers to a Meet the Buyer event on Thursday 14 August 2025.
For further information and to express your interest in attending this event, please email procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk.
There is a maximum of 70 allowed to attend, which will be allocated on first come, first served basis.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 14 August 2025 to 15 August 2025
- 2 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKH14 - Suffolk
Engagement
Engagement deadline
14 August 2025
Engagement process description
In the Meet the Buyer Event
Registered suppliers will be offered a 121 session for up to 15 minutes with a member of the Procurement Team.
This event is aimed at suppliers who want to get involved in bidding for council or public sector contracts but maybe don't know where to start!
Topics to discuss with Procurement Team members in your individual session could include:
• Social Value
• Completing tender documents (examples will be available)
• How to register on the government's Central Digital Platform, Find a Tender Service
• East Suffolk's tendering system, In-tend, and how to create and manage your profile on the system
• Guidance on navigating the different procurement procedures under new procurement legislation
Please note that this session is for training purposes only and no open tender opportunities will be discussed in detail at the event.
If there are any specific questions you would like answered, please send them into procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk in advance.
Contracting authority
East Suffolk Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLPP-1174-BHLX
East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton
Woodbridge
IP12 1RT
United Kingdom
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government