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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 host the ninth annual\u00a0Meet the Buyer North event<\/a>\u00a0on Thursday 3 September 2026, at The Music Hall, in Aberdeen.<\/p>\n

Partnered by the Scottish Government, this free networking event allows businesses to connect with key public sector buyers and decision-makers. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak directly with the buyers on the exhibition stands to learn about upcoming contracts and opportunities in the North of Scotland.<\/p>\n

In addition to engaging with buyers, attendees on the day will also have the chance to learn about the business support available, to help them expand their skills, grow their business and improve their chances of winning work.<\/p>\n

On the day, suppliers will have the opportunity to listen to presentations and workshops delivered by a range of procurement professionals and buyers.<\/p>\n

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

While SDP\u2019s Meet the Buyer events are aimed at 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 your place at\u00a0Meet the Buyer North<\/a>\u00a0on 3 September 2026.<\/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

Subscribe to our blog<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to keep up to date\u00a0with the latest news across the procurement community.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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