As you may know, the public sector in Scotland is changing significantly in the way it procures goods and services. There are many influences on the way we will be working in future:

• The new EU Precurement Directive
• The McClelland review
• The Scottish Executive Efficiency agenda
• The drive towards trading electronically
• Increasing commitments to sustainability

Highlands and Islands Enterprise has organised a series of events at which Highland Council along with Northern Constabulary, Scottish Natural Heritage, NHS Highland, and HIE will present an update on these issues. These will be interactive events and all of the organisations hope that you will come along and participate.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise’s e-business advisers will also be on hand to provide practical advice on e-trading.

Details of workshops in your area, and online booking can be found at:

www.keycs.com/events.asp