Pre-tender

Meet the Buyer South 2026

Details

Topic
Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
Published
21 August 2026

Tender description

The Supplier Development Programme, in partnership with East Lothian and Scottish Borders Councils, is hosting the 5th annual Meet the Buyer South event, on 7 October 2026, from 10am to 1pm, in Haddington. Meet the Buyer South aims to help local businesses find out what contract opportunities are available both within the councils, local supply chains, and further afield across a range of sectors. On the day, attendees will be able to meet procurement teams from local authorities in the South-east of Scotland, alongside other public and private sector buying organisations, and explore how to do business with them. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now! https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbs26/ Lot 1: Meet The Buyer South 2026 Now in its 5th year, the Supplier Development Programme is set to host Meet the Buyer South at the Corn Exchange, in Haddington, on 7 October 2026. Partnered by East Lothian and Scottish Borders Councils, this FREE event provides businesses operating in the South of Scotland the chance to connect with key public and private sector buyers. Come along to meet procurement teams, buyers and supply chain partners with upcoming projects and opportunities in the region. Don’t miss the opportunity to introduce your organisation and explain what goods, services or works you can offer to the public and private sector! The event is FREE to attend and open to all, however, places are limited. https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbs26/. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-mtbs26/ If you do not have an existing Supplier Development Programme account, select the Register button first.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Pre-tender published21 August 2026
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About the buyer

Scottish Borders Council is the local authority for the Scottish Borders. Individual council services handle smaller purchases directly, contacting suppliers who fit their needs. Existing council or national contracts are used first, before new tenders go to market.

Over the past 5 years, most of Scottish Borders Council's contract awards have been in transport equipment, architectural and engineering services and construction materials.

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