{"id":6147,"date":"2025-07-16T12:22:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T11:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/?p=6147"},"modified":"2025-07-16T12:22:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T11:22:36","slug":"meet-the-buyer-north-to-return-for-the-eighth-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/2025\/07\/16\/meet-the-buyer-north-to-return-for-the-eighth-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Buyer North to return for the eighth year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Meet the Buyer North is once again set to bring businesses together for the largest free procurement event in the North of Scotland.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Supplier Development Programme will hold the eighth annual\u00a0Meet the Buyer North event<\/a>\u00a0on Wednesday 10 September, at The Music Hall, in Aberdeen. This free networking event will provide suppliers with an opportunity to engage directly with the buyers to learn about upcoming contracts and opportunities in the North of Scotland.<\/p>\n

Partnered by the Scottish Government, Scotland Excel and the Commercial and Procurement Shared Services, this free event provides businesses operating in the North of Scotland the chance to connect with key public sector buyers.<\/p>\n

Several private sector organisations will also be on hand to discuss upcoming projects and supply chain opportunities in the North of Scotland, including Acrow Bridge, Balfour Beatty Construction, hub North Scotland, Murphy and more…<\/p>\n

On the day, suppliers will have the opportunity to listen to presentations from the likes of Supplier Development Programme, Scottish Government, and the Commercial and Procurement Shared Services (which includes Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and the Highland Councils).<\/p>\n

Register now<\/strong><\/p>\n

While SDP\u2019s Meet the Buyer events are aimed towards micro, small and medium sized organisations, businesses of all sizes are welcome to attend.<\/p>\n

Register for a free place via the SDP website<\/a>\u00a0to secure attendance at\u00a0Meet the Buyer North<\/a>\u00a0on 10 September 2025.<\/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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