SAOS Sourcing for Growth Initiative | Buyer Enquiry Form

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Welcome to SAOS’ Sourcing for Growth Enquiry Form. For the purposes of this form, we define “local” as Scottish.

Please take the time to complete this survey and, upon completion, a member of the SAOS team will be in touch soon.

Please try to be as specific as possible, this will help us aid you and your business in finding a successful match.

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* 1. Please provide the following details

Contact Name

Telephone

Industry/Sector

Business Name

Business Address

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* 2. Are you looking to source produce from a specific part of Scotland? (if so, please specify)

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* 3. From the selection provided, please select all the types of products/produce you are looking to source more of:

Venison

Poultry

Beef

Lamb

Pork

Salmon/Trout

Shell Fish

Pelagic Fish

White Fish

Cherries

Blueberries

Strawberries & Raspberries

Picked Veg (Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Kale, Cabbage, Swedes & Leeks)

Roots (Carrots & Parsnips)

Potatoes

Salads

Vining peas

Vining beans

Pulses (Dry Peas & Beans)

Milk

Yogurt/ Protein Quark

Specialty Cheese

Bulk Cheese

Butter

Eggs

Water

Soft Drinks

Other Spirits

Whisky

Beer

Baked Goods

Milled Oats

Plain Flour

Flour

Rapeseed Oil

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Of the products selected above, please select all the format of products/produce you are looking to source more of:

Bottled

Bulk

Canned

Chilled/Fresh

Dried

Frozen

Raw material inputs (eg. potatoes, grain, rapeseed etc)

Part Prepared (please specify)

Other (please specify)

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* 5. When are you looking to source more local produce?

Immediately

When an opportunity arises

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* 6. What volumes of local produce are you looking to source? (Please specify)

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* 7. How often will you be looking to purchase this product from a supplier? (Please select)

Year round

Irregular

Seasonal

One-off purchase

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* 8. What type of partnerships are you looking for with suppliers?

Long-term

Short-term

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* 9. What is driving your business to source more locally (please describe)

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* 10. What percentage of your current produce/products is sourced locally? (please select)

0-10%

11-20%

21-30%

31-40%

41-50%

51-60%

61-70%

71-80%

81-90%

91-100%

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* 11. Which criteria is most important to you when selecting local suppliers? (please rank)

Price

Quality

Reliability

Sustainability

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* 12. Are there any certifications or standards you require local suppliers to have? i.e. ISO Standards, Salsa, BRC etc (if so, please specify the required certifications)

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* 13. How important is sustainability to you when sourcing new produce/products to sell? (please describe)

Extremely important

Very important

Somewhat important

Not so important

Not at all important

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* 1. Please provide the following details

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* 2. Are you looking to source produce from a specific part of Scotland? (if so, please specify)

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* 3. From the selection provided, please select all the types of products/produce you are looking to source more of:

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* 4. Of the products selected above, please select all the format of products/produce you are looking to source more of:

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* 5. When are you looking to source more local produce?

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* 6. What volumes of local produce are you looking to source? (Please specify)

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* 7. How often will you be looking to purchase this product from a supplier? (Please select)

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* 8. What type of partnerships are you looking for with suppliers?

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* 9. What is driving your business to source more locally (please describe)

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* 10. What percentage of your current produce/products is sourced locally? (please select)

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* 11. Which criteria is most important to you when selecting local suppliers? (please rank)

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* 12. Are there any certifications or standards you require local suppliers to have? i.e. ISO Standards, Salsa, BRC etc (if so, please specify the required certifications)

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* 13. How important is sustainability to you when sourcing new produce/products to sell? (please describe)

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* 14. Is there any additional information or capabilities you would like to highlight to potential sellers? (please describe)

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* 15. Are there specific industries or types of sellers you are particularly interested in working with? (please describe)