Meet The Buyer 2023

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  "date": "2023-05-12T16:06:43+01:00",
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    "name": "Falkirk Council"
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        "description": "Meet with Buyers from Scotland’s local authorities, Government agencies and contractors to hear about upcoming contract opportunities with Scotland's public sector, worth 14.5bn GBP annually.\nIn addition, the UK Department for Transport will host a dedicated transport zone, and there will be other UK national bodies exhibiting such as the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Crown Commercial Service, so that businesses can find where to find contract opportunities right across the UK public sector.\nYear on year, the Supplier Development Programme consistently facilitates suppliers with access to the public sector, and this year’s in-person event, Meet the Buyer 2023, will provide suppliers with the ability to raise their profile as a business, as well as learn more about and prepare for upcoming bidding and supply chain opportunities.\nBusinesses will be able to meet procurement teams from local councils, alongside other public and private sector buying organisations, private contractors and business support organisations to access contract opportunities, frameworks, supply chain opportunities and Community Wealth Building opportunities. Visit https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/ to see a full list of exhibitors.\nAs the largest free procurement event in Scotland, Meet the Buyer 2023 affords suppliers unprecedented access to buyers and decision makers from across the public and private sector.\nThere will be exciting speakers and panels on two stages: the Power of Procurement Stage, which will feature procurement in Scotland, and the UK Department for Transport stage, which will feature procurement opportunities for Scottish businesses looking to do business at the UK level, such as with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.\nBusinesses will be able to network face-to-face with buyers about upcoming tenders and projects locally and nationally within Scotland and right across the UK. In addition, local businesses can meet with larger trade and construction contractors that are connected to public sector projects.\nThe event is FREE to attend and open to all, but registration is required: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/. Additional information: This event is run by the Supplier Development Programme, which can be reached by email at info@sdpscotland.co.uk.\nFollow the hashtag on social media: #MeetTheBuyer2023 to get the latest information on this exciting event!"
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          "description": "The 14th Annual Meet the Buyer 2022 will take place on Wednesday 17th May 2023 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)."
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    "description": "The 14th Annual Meet the Buyer 2023 will take place on Wednesday 17th May 2023 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC).\nBusinesses 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 https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb / to see a full list of exhibitors.\nAs the largest free procurement event in 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.\nThere will also be a programme of speakers, where you can hear from a range of expert speakers and participate in Q & A sessions.\nThe event is FREE to attend and open to all, but as demand is expected to be high, please register early on the Supplier Development Programme website: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/.",
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      "name": "Falkirk Council",
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        "streetAddress": "Abbotsford House, David's Loan"
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  "description": "The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited so make sure you register early at www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtb/.\nAll businesses and buyers must register to create a free account and then book tickets for Meet the Buyer 2023 on 17 May at the EICC.\nFollow the hashtag on social media: #MeetTheBuyer2023.\nNOTE: 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=731979.\n(SC Ref:731979)",
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