The Supplier Development Programme, in partnership with Scottish Government and the Commercial & Procurement Shared Services (CPSS) representing Aberdeen City, Shire and Highland Councils, are hosting Meet the Buyer North 2023 at the Music Hall in Aberdeen on September 12, 2023.
Get your questions ready!
This year’s event will be on a larger scale and higher profile than ever, with an opening address by Richard Lochhead MSP, Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade. He will also be participating in a panel discussion, alongside Nikki Archer, Deputy Director, Head of Procurement and Commercial Policy & Strategy at Scottish Government, Fiona Conti, Strategic Procurement Manager (Interim) at the Shared Procurement Services – Aberdeen City, Shire and Highland and Gillian Cameron from SDP, focusing on connecting SME with opportunities.
Bringing together buyers from the public sector, including Scottish local authorities, NHS Scotland, Universities and Colleges, Construction, emergency services and many more, the event offers businesses and social enterprises in the North of Scotland an unparalleled opportunity to speak directly to a wide range of purchasers and decision-makers. In addition, there will be large private contractors exhibiting at this event that are keen to engage with new suppliers and promote their sub-contract opportunities.
-Check out our list of exhibitors https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-2023/
to plan which buyers you want to meet.
-Hear from a fantastic range of speakers, talking about contract opportunities, the hydrogen hub project, Tendering with NHS Grampian , how to sell your food into the market and many more, so be sure to check out the action-packed agenda:
https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn2023-agenda/
- And don’t miss the Supplier Development Programme’s Top Tips for Tendering workshop.
You must pre-book your free place https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-2023/
Every year, the public sector in Scotland spends 14.5 GBP billion on goods, works and services that Scottish businesses, including SMEs, social enterprises, and supported businesses, can provide to public bodies, such as local councils and national organisations. No business is too small to get a share of public sector spending; even one-person operations have something to offer.
Why attend Meet the Buyer North 2023?
- An opportunity to introduce your organisation and explain what goods or services you can offer to the public and private sector.
- Find out about opportunities arising from large projects taking place in the North of Scotland, which may include renewables and Hydrogen.
- Make key contacts and find opportunities to grow your business.
- Attend free tender training workshop.
- Access to business support through Supplier Development Programme, Business Gateway and many more
- Network with over 400 other businesses and social enterprises.
The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places must be registered in advance on the event webpage: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-2023/