The Improvement Service (IS) is looking to build capacity to support Local Government and partnerships transform through creating a Local Government Associates Framework.

These free events (15th of June in Edinburgh, 21st of June in Glasgow) will provide you with the opportunity to find out more about the Associates Model and the types of skills, experience and knowledge the IS will be looking for.

The key purpose of the framework is to provide access to a wide range of expert support and resources to help the Improvement Service, Community Planning Partnerships and local authorities progress work where they need extra capacity on a flexible basis. The framework agreement is being set up by the IS for use by the IS and all 32 local authorities.

Agenda:

12:30 - 13:00 Registration

13:00 - 16:00 Associates Framework Conference

Who is the event for?

This Associates Framework Agreement is seeking a diverse range of individuals from across Scotland to work to help and support transformational change programmes and successful Associates will each offer a range of different skills, knowledge and experience. Examples of the types of skills we are seeking are outlined below:

• Change Management consultancy support; Continuous Improvement support; Digital Transformation Support; Political Leadership; Organisational Development; Policy, Strategy, Development and Delivery - advice and support; Economics; and Research, Data, Evidence and Evaluation.

We will be issuing an invitation to tender (ITT) for Associates sometime in the near future.

The key purpose of both events is to publicise this opportunity, to help attract the best Associates and to inform potential Associates about our key priorities including the types of projects and initiatives we are involved in and the programmes we support. It will also provide potential Associates with the chance to gain insight into the types of skills, knowledge and experience we are looking for.

Both events are designed to attract those who are considering responding to the ITT. However, it is important to note that specific information concerning the ITT will not be discussed at the events.

Please note that there are a limited number of places at each event. These events are targeted specifically at individuals, who would like to tender for the network, and when registering, we will ask you to provide information about why you would like to attend the event.

The Improvement Service will host other events for organisations wishing to make use of the network.