Upcoming Events
Microsoft Aggregated Procurement - Weekly Drop-in Sessions
Crown Commercial Services (CCS) run virtual drop-in clinics every Wednesday from 1:30pm - 2:30pm for anyone who wishes to discuss Microsoft Aggregations directly. You do not need to book or inform CCS of your intention to join, simply click the link below to attend at any point between the times stated.
Microsoft Change Agents Programme: 9th & 10th October 2025
We’re pleased to confirm that councils in Scotland can take part in the Microsoft Change Agents Programme – a national training course designed to help staff lead and support digital change using the Microsoft 365 tools you already have.
The next two-day cohort will run virtually on 9th & 10th of October 2025, and may be particularly valuable for Digital Champions or staff involved in change and adoption work across your Microsoft estate.
What to expect:
- Practical tips for delivering change
- An introduction to automation and AI
- A deeper understanding of tools already available to you
- Access to a peer network across the UK
- The sessions are interactive and designed for non-technical users who are curious, enjoy helping others, and are keen to learn something new.
Visitor Levy Discussion Group: Wednesday 22nd October 2025.
Following the introduction of the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024, local authorities across Scotland are starting to develop local visitor levy schemes.
The Digital Office and COSLA have established an online digital community to provide a place for local authority officers to discuss best practice, challenges, and key issues raised as schemes are being developed. Alongside regular meetings, this includes an online platform for Digital Office, COSLA, and local authority officers to share information outside of meetings.
These meetings take place on a monthly basis via Teams and are open to officers from all local authorities. The next meeting of the Group will take place on Wednesday 22nd October. Sign up to join the next meeting and Viva Engage Community using the form below.
Event Details: Wednesday 22nd October 2025, 2pm - 3:30pm, Microsoft Teams
