Meet the Buyer South 2026
Details
- Buyer
- East Lothian Council
- Topic
- Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- Published
- 28 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! 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. Register now. The event is FREE to attend and open to all, but places are limited. Register now: Meet the Buyer South 2026 | All events and training listings | Supplier Development Programme If you do not have an existing Supplier Development Programme account, select the Register button first.
Timeline
- Completed: Pre-tender published28 August 2026Current notice
About the buyer
East Lothian Council is the local authority for East Lothian in Scotland, procuring goods, services and works across the region. Smaller requirements are sourced by direct quotation, with the council inviting a minimum of three suppliers. A corporate procurement team based at John Muir House in Haddington manages sourcing and contract awards.
Over the past 5 years, most of East Lothian Council's contract awards have been in construction work, IT services and transport equipment.
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@east-lothian-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@east-lothian-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@east-lothian-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@east-lothian-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@east-lothian-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@east-lothian-council.gov |
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