Public Procurement Event - 9th February, Thurso

The Highland Council’s Procurement Team will be in Thurso on Thursday 9th February; running a free event to help enterprises supply to the Council.

Businesses which already supply, or wish to supply to the Council are encouraged to come along to talk to staff, find out about upcoming contract opportunities, discuss the tendering process and any concerns they might have. Typical subjects might include:
• Advertising of Contracts
• Pre-Qualification Questionnaires
• Invitations to Tender
• Evaluation

Date:     9th February 2012
Venue:  Main Building, t3|UK Campus, Janetstown Industrial Estate, Thurso.

Businesses can book a 15 minute slot with a member of staff between 9.00am and 11.45 am - or can just drop in between those times.

To book, or for more information, contact: procurement.unit2@highland.gov.uk

On the same day, and in the same location, Caithness Chamber of Commerce are hosting a free event to help businesses learn more about contracting with the public sector. This starts at 12.30 pm – please contact Marcus Mennie on info@caithnesschamber.com or 01847 896508 for more details.

Ward Forum - 28th January 2011 - Lairg

The next Highland Council Ward Forum for North, West & Central Sutherland (Ward 1) will be held in Lairg on 28th January.  All are welcome.  The main topic will be access to affordable housing in the Ward.

Time: 11am - 2pm
Venue:  Lairg Community Centre

For more details: http://www.highland.gov.uk/yourcouncil/yourward/ward01/wardforum/

Employ: Grants

 Here's a message from the Highland Council about their new employment initiative:

The Highland Council, supported through the European Social Fund, is pleased to launch the Employ Grants Scheme to encourage and support businesses in the creation of additional posts for unemployed people including people in receipt of benefits, returners to the labour market, disabled people and young people.

Targeted at Small and Medium sized enterprises who employ fewer than 250 people, a wage subsidy is available for 26 weeks, (or a maximum of 52 weeks towards recruits who are aged 16-19) to create additional and permanent posts.

Businesses in all sectors of industry located within The Highland Council area are eligible and may be private companies, co-operatives or social enterprises.

Follow these links to obtain The Operational Guidance document and the application form

but, before completing an application, please contact the Employability Team on 01463 702912 for an informal discussion.

Ward Forum, Lairg, 28 May 2011

Please note that there is a Ward Forum for Ward 1 of the Highland Council being held in Lairg Community Centre on the 28th May, starting at 11am.  The major topic for discussion is Community Benefit.  The meeting is open to all.

"Ward Forums have been set up across the Highlands to help you have your say in what's happening in your area. The forums will meet regularly in public led by the ward members in your area, assisted by the Ward Manager. Representatives of community councils and partner agencies, such as the police and fire, will also serve on the forums.

The meetings will last for up to 2 hours, with a 20-minute slot allocated at the end of the meeting for questions from the public."