Meet the Buyer North 2020: Live Virtual Event

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You are invited to attend the upcoming Meet the Buyer North 2020: Live Virtual Event on 2nd September 2020. The Supplier Development Programme, in partnership with Scottish Government, has organised the third annual Meet the Buyer North event online, to be delivered as a virtual event. You are invited to attend the upcoming Meet the Buyer North 2020: Live Virtual Event on 2nd September 2020. The Supplier Development Programme, in partnership with Scottish Government, has scheduled the third annual event in an alternative format, as a live, virtual online event, which aims to engage suppliers in open and connected procurement across the public sector and support efforts towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis whilst complying with on-going restrictions on face-to-face gatherings in Scotland. Bringing together buyers from the public sector, including Scottish local authorities, NHS Scotland, Universities and Colleges, Construction, Transport and many more, the event offers businesses in the North of Scotland an unparalleled opportunity to speak directly to a wide range of purchasers and decision-makers online. In addition, there will be large private contractors exhibiting at this virtual event that are keen to engage with new suppliers and promote their sub-contract opportunities. Suppliers will be able to visit virtual “stands” to download electronic copies of buyer information, leaflets, and upcoming contract opportunities as well as participate in live one-to-one discussion with buyers, exchange digital business contact details with buyers and suppliers, access an online meeting space, and more. A full list of exhibitors is available at https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-virtual/. Why attend? - 11 billion GBP is spent in the public sector in Scotland each year on goods, services and works - Virtually meet buyers from public and private sector organisations - Hear the latest procurement news - Find about opportunities arising from large projects taking place in the North of Scotland - Make key contacts and find opportunities to grow your business - Access to business support through Supplier Development Programme, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Business Gateway and many more Virtual Event details: Date: Wednesday 2nd September 2020 Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: Online, virtual event The event is FREE to “attend” virtually online and open to all, but places must be registered in advance on the event webpage: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbn-virtual/. If you need any further information, please contact the Supplier Development Programme team at info@sdpscotland.co.uk