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Meet the Buyer 2026

Meet the Buyer 2026, Scotland’s largest free procurement event!

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Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central, 36 Cambridge Street Glasgow G2 3HN

Organisation: Supplier Development Programme

Now in its 17th year, Scotland’s National Meet the Buyer event will take place on Tuesday 2 June 2026, at DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central, from 10am to 3pm. This free event is hosted by the Supplier Development Programme, and partnered by Scottish Government.

Come along to meet procurement teams, buyers and supply chain partners. Meet the Buyer is the place to discuss projects and tender opportunities, on a local and national scale, across Scotland and the UK.

What is Meet the Buyer?

This free to visit event gives you access to buyers and decision makers, from organisations across the public and private sectors. You’ll have the chance to introduce your company, talk to key buyer contacts, and discover opportunities in their pipelines.

Whether you are a micro, small or medium sized supplier, Meet the Buyer National can help you get into public sector supply chains. You will meet buyers connected to public sector projects, who are looking for suppliers that enrich local economies and support Community Wealth Building.

What are the Benefits of Attending?

  • Opportunities to network with procurement teams and buyers from across the public and private sectors.
  • A chance to pitch your business innovations to buyers.
  • Hearing speakers discuss their experiences, pipeline projects and upcoming contract opportunities.
  • Explanation of procurement jargon and buzzwords.
  • Top tips on how to bid via Public Contracts Scotland and PCS-Tender from SDP’s expert trainers.
  • Inspiration for your business’ next steps.
  • Find more funding

    There are many other organisations who may be offering funding that will help you, and our handy funding search tool brings them all together. 

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