Meet the Buyer South is a free-to-attend networking event for suppliers who wish to do business in the South of Scotland. This year's event will take place on Wednesday 7 October 2026, at the Corn Exchange in Haddington.

Join the Supplier Development Programme, East Lothian and Scottish Borders Council at Meet the Buyer South to introduce your organisation and explain what goods, services or works you can offer to the public and private sector.

On the day, attendees will be able to meet procurement teams from local authorities, alongside other public and private sector buying organisations, to discuss their upcoming contracts. At the event, you can also find out how to access the Supplier Development Programme's free tender training to help you bid for these opportunities.

Businesses of all sizes are welcome to attend Meet the Buyer South. Non-SME suppliers are also eligible to attend.

All businesses in and out with Scotland can register for and attend Meet the Buyer events.

This is a free event.

The event is aimed at sole traders, micro, small and medium sized businesses, supported businesses and third sector organisations, but it is open to businesses of all sizes. All suppliers that wish to do business in the south of Scotland are welcome to attend.

The event will run from 10am to 1pm.

The event is free to attend, but you must register your place in advance on the Supplier Development Programme website.

Visit the Supplier Development Programme website for more information and to register for your free place.