{"id":5579,"date":"2024-05-08T10:42:14","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T09:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/?p=5579"},"modified":"2024-05-08T11:28:36","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T10:28:36","slug":"meet-the-buyer-2024-less-than-one-month-to-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/2024\/05\/08\/meet-the-buyer-2024-less-than-one-month-to-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet The Buyer 2024 – less than one month to go"},"content":{"rendered":"

With less than one month to go until Meet the Buyer National 2024, now is the perfect time to plan your visit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meet the Buyer National<\/u><\/strong><\/a> is coming to Hampden Park, Glasgow, on Wednesday 5 June 2024, and is set to bring Scotland\u2019s public and private sectors together under one roof, for one day only.<\/p>\n

With a fantastic range of exhibitors, including our partners Scottish Government and Scotland Excel, Meet the Buyer brings potential business prospects for every size of supplier. So, get ready to seize these opportunities, by preparing for your visit with these eight simple steps.<\/p>\n

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  1. Do your homework<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Look at the buyers listed on the\u00a0Meet the Buyer event page<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and consider who you would like to meet. Once you have a list of buyers with whom you\u2019d like to connect, research them! Go to their websites, read their contract opportunities, their procurement reports, and check their contract registers to see if they are a good fit for your business. Supplier Development Programme\u2019s\u00a0Who Buys What in Scotland<\/u><\/strong><\/a> guide is a good starting point for your research.<\/p>\n

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    1. Prepare a verbal introduction of your business <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Open the discussion with your company name, where your business is located, and what your business does; then explain how it can help the buyer.<\/p>\n

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      1. Prepare a list of questions for buyers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        What information could you not find on the buyers\u2019 websites? Make a note of the queries your research left unanswered and ask the buyers in person (making notes of their answers).<\/p>\n

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        1. Prepare your contact information in advance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          When you connect with a buyer or another supplier on the day, you\u2019ll want to exchange your contact information. This year, we will be utilising an app to help you exchange contact details with all your new connections.<\/p>\n

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          1. Plan your arrival<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            With over\u00a02,300<\/strong>\u00a0attendees already registered, we anticipate Meet the Buyer 2024 to be our busiest yet! To reduce queues and waiting times,\u00a0we will have a \u2018Fast Track\u2019 entry<\/strong>, allowing suppliers to print their passes off at home. Following event registration, you will be emailed Fast Track entry instructions, follow these to make your arrival as smooth as possible.<\/p>\n

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            1. Visit exhibitors \u2013 it\u2019s worth the wait<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              On the day,\u00a0join the queues at exhibition stands and gather Buyers\u2019 leaflets<\/strong>\u00a0and flyers, this is where you will find information on contract opportunities. While waiting to talk to exhibitors, you can visit their profile on the app and read any digital materials they have uploaded, which might also have updates on their pipeline.<\/p>\n

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              1. Connect with other suppliers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                You never know, they could become your next customer!<\/p>\n

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                1. Utilise the free Supplier Development Programme (SDP) training<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Once you have visited the exhibitors, networked with suppliers, and asked your questions about public sector contracts,\u00a0join SDP in the keynote, for our Quick Quotes training session. You don\u2019t have to wait until 5 June, why not brush up on your tendering skills before the event with the Supplier Development Programme\u2019s free training!<\/strong>\u00a0SDP offers a range of courses to suit every level \u2013 whether you are new to tendering or have years of experience.\u00a0Browse SDP\u2019s free tender training here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

                  Book now!<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  More than\u00a02,300<\/strong>\u00a0people have already registered to attend Meet the Buyer National 2024 on 5 June in Glasgow. Have you? It is a must-attend event for businesses of all sizes, based in Scotland.<\/p>\n

                  Businesses must register for free tickets in advance via\u00a0the Meet the Buyer event page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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                  For further information on public procurement in Scotland please visit\u00a0www.gov.scot\/procurement<\/a><\/p>\n

                  Please email enquiries to\u00a0scottishprocurement@gov.scot<\/a><\/p>\n

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