Date and time
Location
In Person, Glasgow, Scotland
Contact Email
supplyconnect@newable.co.ukMeet the Buyer National - Construction
About this event
Meet the Buyer National: Construction
We are excited to announce that Supply Connect is exhibiting at Meet the Buyer National in Glasgow — come and talk to us about construction procurement opportunities.
If you are a Scottish small and medium sized business (SME) or supplier working in the construction sector, visit our stand to explore live and upcoming opportunities, supply chain access tips and how we can help connect your business with major construction buyers and projects across the UK.
The Construction Zone, sponsored by Supply Connect, will exhibit major players within the construction industry, such as Balfour Beatty Construction, Kier, Murphy, Ogilvie and many more.
You will have a unique opportunity to meet the Supply Connect team and a wide range of construction organisations all in one place. Gain first‑hand insight into construction pipelines and buyer expectations, ask questions about procurement routes and build meaningful relationships in a relaxed, face‑to‑face environment.
Meet the Buyer National is Scotland’s largest free‑to‑attend procurement and supply chain networking event, bringing together public sector buyers, private sector contractors and suppliers from across the country.
- Explore the business support available through the Supply Connect programme to help your business become fit and ready to supply
- Learn how Supply Connect can help you understand the construction landscape, build capability and prepare you to win contracts
- Connect with our experienced advisers, who have expertise in procurement processes and can assist your business
- Explore how you can access supplier-ready diagnostic tools, training resources and events
Meet the Buyer National is the place to discuss projects and tender opportunities, on a local and national scale, across Scotland and the UK. You can network with procurement teams and buyers from across the public and private sectors. Click here to view all the organisations attending.
Who can attend?
Meet the Buyer National is open to all Scottish businesses, as well as organisations from outside Scotland that are interested in securing work within the Scottish public sector.
To access the Supply Connect programme, companies must:
- Be registered in the UK
- Meet the micro/small business definition of less than 50 employees — as per the following definition
- Be trading for a minimum of 18 months
- Operate in construction, food and drink or facilities management
What's next?
Have a question about the event? Email our team at supplyconnect@newable.co.uk
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What is the Supply Connect programme?
Supply Connect is unlocking public sector contracts for UK businesses by connecting them with strategic suppliers and preparing them to become fit to supply.
Supply Connect is a national initiative to open up public sector supply chain opportunities to small and micro businesses — particularly those led by underrepresented founders. Supported by JPMorganChase and delivered by Enterprise Nation and Newable, the programme provides practical support to help SMEs get fit to supply and win government contracts via supplier contracts.
The Supply Connect programme is delivered by Newable and Enterprise Nation. As a result, a range of data points must be collected to assess your eligibility and suitability to participate in the Supply Connect programme.
By registering for Supply Connect, you confirm that you agree to the processing of your personal data and to receive emails from Enterprise Nation and Newable as part of the delivery of the programme and related topics. You can unsubscribe at any time and request that your personal data be removed from our databases by emailing supplyconnect@newable.co.uk
Newable and Enterprise Nation will not share your personal data collected through the programme with any third parties without your consent that are not involved with the funding and/or delivery of the Supply Connect programme, namely Enterprise Nation and Newable, or the delivery of events that are part of the programme, e.g., speakers, hosts/facilitators or buyers.
Information regarding the use and processing of personal data by Newable and Enterprise Nation can be found at:
Newable - Privacy Policy
Enterprise Nation - Privacy Policy
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