BUSINESSES in East Lothian are being encouraged to sign up to a free online event which will allow them to learn more about securing contracts with Scottish public sector organisations. Called ‘Meet the Buyer’, it will be held on, Tuesday 10am-4pm, and aims to help companies learn how to benefit from public sector contracts. East Lothian Council’s procurement team will be available to talk to businesses about how to successfully tender for upcoming local opportunities. Councillor John McMillan, cabinet spokesperson for economic development, said: “East Lothian Council purchases a wide range of goods and services and we want as many East Lothian-based businesses as possible to benefit from these economic opportunities.