The workshops will bring together local authorities, RSLs and current SPA partners from across the country so SPA can ensure its Whole House Refurbishment and Improvements (WH2) and Energy Efficiency, General Refurbishment and Consultancy (N8) frameworks are exactly what the Scottish market needs.

Workshops have been confirmed for the following regions so far:

• Monday 15th April – SFHA Offices, Glasgow
• Tuesday 16th April – SPA Offices, Livingston
• Thursday 18th April – North Inch Community Campus, Perth
• Tuesday 30th April – County Buildings, Ayr

There will also be events in the Scottish Borders and the Highlands and Islands in the second wave of workshops.

The seminars are for SPA partners as well as public sector organisations who are interested in sharing ideas, addressing concerns or requirements concerning refurbishment and energy efficiency works. If you have not received an invitation, please email info@scottishprocurement.scot or call 01506 894 395 for more details and to register your attendance.

Graham Collie, technical support manager, said: “Early engagement with our partners has proven invaluable when setting up complex, technical frameworks. Each framework is different and requires a specific approach to the challenge.

“We would like to invite you to join us to discuss the creation of the framework, the technical requirement which are important to your organisation and the format in which the services can be accessed.”