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Three Weeks to go Until Meet the Buyer North!
The countdown is on - just three weeks to go until the Supplier Development Programme’s eighth annual Meet the Buyer North event, which will take place on Wednesday 10 September, at The Music Hall in Aberdeen.
Meet the Buyer North set to return for 2025!
The Supplier Development Programme will hold the eighth annual Meet the Buyer North event on Wednesday 10 September at The Music Halls in Aberdeen. This free event will provide suppliers an opportunity to learn about upcoming contracts and opportunities in the North of Scotland.
A Guide to Meet the Buyer Events: What Are They and Should Your Business Attend?
What are Meet the Buyer Events?
Meet the Buyer events are an opportunity for suppliers to introduce themselves to public sector buyers and private sector contractors to learn about upcoming projects, contracts, frameworks, and supply chain opportunities.
Meet the Construction Zone Buyers
Meet the Buyer 2024, on Wednesday 5 June at Hampden Park, Glasgow, is set to play host to the first ever Construction Zone, sponsored by hub South West Scotland.
Prepare your business for Meet the Buyer National 2024
With less than one month to go until Meet the Buyer National 2024, now is the perfect time to plan your visit.
Meet the Health Zone Buyers
Meet the Buyer 2024, on Wednesday 5 June at Hampden Park, Glasgow, is set to play host to the first ever Health Zone, sponsored by NHS National Services Scotland.
Meet the Education Zone Buyers
Meet the Buyer 2024, on Wednesday 5 June at Hampden Park, Glasgow, is set to play host to the first ever Education Zone, sponsored by Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) and Glasgow Caledonian University.
Do You Want Live Advice on How to Win Work on Scottish Frameworks?
For the first time ever, the Supplier Development Programme is pleased to announce that all four of the Procurement Centres of Expertise (CoE) are taking part in Meet the Buyer National (at Hampden Park, Glasgow on 5 June) and they will be ready to talk procurement frameworks!
Choosing the Right Meet the Buyer to Attend
What are Meet the Buyer Events?
As an increasing amount of councils are looking to engage local businesses and social enterprises, they are turning to Meet the Buyer events to network face-to-face with suppliers. These Meet the Buyer Events provide a great chance for private sector suppliers to meet public sector buyers in a relaxed environment and find out more about their opportunities.
Meet The Buyer 2024 brings businesses together for Scotland’s largest free procurement event
The 15th annual Meet the Buyer National event takes place on Wednesday, 5 June 2024 at Hampden Park, Glasgow.
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