Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer

The Supplier Development Programme, Falkirk, Clackmannanshire, and Stirling Councils invite local businesses and third sector organisations to network at Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer, a free, in-person event, at Forth Valley College, on Thursday 17 September 2026. 

*This event is now fully booked, but you can add your name to the waiting list. If you can no longer attend please log on to your SDP account and cancel your space to allow another person entry.*

This event will introduce suppliers to buyers and commissioners so they can discover what types of goods, works and services are going out to tender.

Attendees will also have the chance to learn about upcoming contract, supply chain and sub-contracting opportunities in the Forth Valley area, directly from public and private sectors buyers.

Who’s Exhibiting?

Headline Partners

• SDP
• Falkirk Council
• Clackmannanshire Council
• Stirling Council

Other Exhibitors

• Business Gateway
• FES
• Forth Valley College
• hub East Central Scotland 
• Jewson Partnership Solutions
• Keir Construction 
• Kilmac
• NHS Forth Valley
• Ogilvie
• Persimmon Homes
• Procurement for Housing
• Robertsons
• Scotland Excel
• SPA

Attendees will also have the chance to learn about the business support available, to help them expand their skills, grow their business and improve their chances of winning work.