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ITT & Tender Opportunities

Posted in: Tenders

Below are some tender opportunities that may be of interest to social enterprise organisations to apply for either individually or in partnership. You may be required to register at the linked to websites to view the full information or to register an interest. Service for provision of materials recovery facility for co-mingled dry recyclables - […]


Tender opportunities

Posted in: Tenders

Below are some tender opportunities that may be of interest to social enterprise organisations to apply for either individually or in partnership. You may be required to register at the linked to websites to view the full information or to register an interest. A National Orchard Inventory for Scotland There has been growing interest in […]


Meet the Bidder for the new Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service’s National Centre

Posted in: Events

Come and meet procurement managers from Interserve and Kajima involved in tendering contracts on large construction based projects in Scotland. This event is aimed at supporting small, medium enterprises and social enterprises interested in tendering for the following contracts and work packages: Catering, Bulk Earthworks, Piling, Groundworks - Substructures and Drainage, Structural Steelwork, Secondary Steelwork, RC Frame, Pre-Cast […]


Teaming up to help people with learning disabilities

Posted in: General News

The Scotsman newspaper published an article on the changing landscape of social care in Scotland. Theresa Shearer (CEO of ENABLE Scotland) explained how the social care sector is operating in a very difficult financial climate where budgets are being reduced and the importance to focus on the outcomes for individuals and the outcomes the service is […]


Tender Opportunities

Posted in: General News

Below are some tender opportunities that may be of interest to social enterprise organisations to apply for either individually or in partnership. You may be required to register at the linked to websites to view the full information or to register an interest. Govanhill Backcourt and Environmental Improvement Project Govanhill Community Development Trust is seeking […]


New case study

Posted in: General News

A new case study has been added to the site - Partners for Change: West Lothian Council Public service delivery in West Lothian are facing major challenges and has to adapt to sustain services and deliver better local outcomes. West Lothian has taken part in the Partners for Change process to increase collaborative working and […]


Tender Opportunities

Posted in: Tenders

Below are some tender opportunities that may be of interest to social enterprise organisations to apply for either individually or in partnership. You may be required to register at the linked to websites to view the full information or to register an interest. Provision of Concession contract for Waste Management & Recycling Services North Lanarkshire […]


June Newsletter

Posted in: Events, General News

In this month’s e-newsletter from the team at Ready for Business we will update you with news, events and case studies from the Developing Markets for Third Sector Providers programme. News NHS and Third Sector: Going Beyond Engagement In order to support the actions required to achieve the 2020 Vision for achieving sustainable quality in […]