MEET THE BUYER - JOINERY AND LOCKSMITH SERVICES
17th August 2016
Thursday, 1st September 2016, Drop in between 1pm - 4.30pm
Thurso Police Office, Olrig Street, Thurso, Caithness KW14 7JA
Police Scotland are carrying out Preliminary Supplier Engagements, "Meet the Buyer" Events, across a few geographical areas in Scotland as part of their research into deciding the best way forward for their new upcoming tender for joinery and locksmith services in relation to boarding up premises in the Highlands and Islands. They would like to invite any suppliers that are interested in participating, to come along to the above venue for an informal drop in session.
At the event there will be an opportunity to speak to representatives from Police Scotland, and Business Gateway.
Business Gateway will also be able to offer advice and support to assist you in public sector tendering.
If you would like to attend the event or would like further information on other Meet the Buyer Joinery and Locksmith Services Events for boarding up Services, please contact:
Police Scotland representative:
sue.anderson@scotland.pnn.police.uk
Local Business Gateway representative:
Jennifer Irvine, Business Gateway Caithness
Mob: 07921758450 jennifer.irvine2@highland.gov.uk
or to express an interest in attending the event go to the Public Contracts Scotland portal http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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