Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2025

The procurement process is initiated by North Ayrshire Council, serving as the buyer for the upcoming Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2025 event, with the planning stage currently underway. This event falls under the services industry category and will take place in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, specifically at The Park Hotel, Rugby Park, on 18th November 2025 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. It is designed as a networking event where local businesses can discover upcoming contracts and frameworks, build relationships with buyers from Ayrshire Councils and other participating organisations such as NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Public Contracts Scotland, Scotland Excel, and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport.

Although not a traditional procurement, it holds significant implications for future procurement opportunities. This event offers a prime opportunity for businesses across various sectors to gain insights into future contracts and procurement frameworks, fostering potential business growth. Particularly, businesses involved in public services, healthcare, transport, and general service provision would benefit greatly from attending.

With key public sector entities and development programmes present, organisations can interact with influential stakeholders and seek guidance on tendering processes. Small to medium-sized enterprises and third sector organisations would be well-suited to participate, utilising this event to secure strategic alliances and enhance their market positioning in local and regional procurement activities. Attendance is free, making it accessible for all interested parties, although places are limited, urging timely registration.