{"id":6212,"date":"2025-09-02T14:03:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T13:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/?p=6212"},"modified":"2025-09-02T14:03:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T13:03:41","slug":"meet-the-buyer-north-one-week-to-go-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/2025\/09\/02\/meet-the-buyer-north-one-week-to-go-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Buyer North \u2013 one week to go!"},"content":{"rendered":"

With just one week to go until Meet the Buyer North 2025, now is the perfect time to plan your visit.<\/p>\n

The eighth annual\u00a0Meet the Buyer North event<\/a> will take place next Wednesday 10 September, at The Music Hall in Aberdeen, from 10am to 3:30pm.<\/p>\n

This free networking event<\/strong>, officially supported by The Scottish Government, Scotland Excel and Commercial and Procurement Shared Services, will connect suppliers with key public and private sector buyers with opportunities across the North of Scotland.<\/p>\n

With a fantastic range of exhibitors to visit and speaker presentations to entice you, there is plenty you can do in advance to prepare to make your visit profitable, no matter what size your organisation is!<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Do your homework!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Look at the buyers listed on the\u00a0Meet the Buyer North event page<\/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!<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Prepare a verbal introduction of your business<\/strong><\/p>\n

When meeting buyers, 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

3. Prepare a list of questions for buyers<\/strong><\/p>\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

4. Prepare your contact information\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\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

5. Plan your arrival<\/strong><\/p>\n

With\u00a0hundreds of\u00a0individuals already registered, we anticipate Meet the Buyer North 2025 to be our busiest yet! To reduce queues and waiting times,\u00a0we will have a Fast Track entry system in place for suppliers registered before Wednesday 3 September<\/strong>, allowing suppliers to print their passes off at home.<\/p>\n

6. Visit exhibitors \u2013 it\u2019s worth the wait\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the day, join the queues at exhibition stands and gather buyers\u2019 leaflets and flyers, this is where you will find information on contract opportunities.<\/p>\n

7. Connect with other suppliers<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

8. Utilise the free Supplier Development Programme (SDP) training<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you have visited the exhibitors, networked with suppliers, and asked your questions about public sector contracts, join SDP in the keynote for our Quick Quotes training session.<\/p>\n

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

SDP\u2019s Meet the Buyer events are designed for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, as well as social enterprises, but 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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