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Tender Opportunities

Posted in: Tenders

Below are some tender opportunities that may be of interest to social enterprise / third sector organisations to apply for either individually or in partnership with private sector organisations. You may be required to register at the linked to websites to view the full information or to register an interest. Business Support for Third Sector […]


New Capacity Building Workshops

Posted in: Events

There are three more free capacity building workshops for SME’s and Social Enterprises taking place at: GRREC Temporary Visitors Centre, 425 Polmadie Road, Glasgow, G42 0PJ. View the flyers for more information. Introduction to Microsoft Word Tuesday 14th January 2014 Two sessions - Either session 1) 10:00 – 12:30 hrs or session 2) 14:00 – 16:30 […]


Tender Opportunities

Posted in: Tenders

Below are some tender opportunities that may be of interest to social enterprise / third sector organisations to apply for either individually or in partnership with private sector organisations. You may be required to register at the linked to websites to view the full information or to register an interest. Grounds Maintenance and refuse collection/disposal […]


Glasgow City Council: Spend & Opportunity

Posted in: General News

Gerry Quinn, from the Corporate Procurement Unit of  Glasgow City Council, delivered a presentation to the Glasgow Social Enterprise Network. The presentation gave some information on how GCC is currently structured, where procurement is controlled within that structure, what that means for suppliers looking to bid for GCC contracts, how those opportunities will be advertised and […]


Competition - Case Studies

Posted in: General News

Calling all Social Enterprises.  The Ready for Business consortium wishes to highlight the success of the Third Sector in winning contracts from the public sector, and in sharing examples of good practice in the way that the public sector is effectively commissioning and procuring services and products.  Has your organisation won any public contracts? In […]


Tender Opportunities

Posted in: Tenders

Below are some tender opportunities that may be of interest to social enterprise / third sector organisations to apply for either individually or in partnership with private sector organisations. You may be required to register at the linked to websites to view the full information or to register an interest. Delivery of an Outreach Patient […]


Waste Scotland Regulations - Free Workshop

Posted in: Events

A free capacity building workshop for SME’s and Social Enterprises from Viridor / Glasgow Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre taking place at: GRREC Temporary Visitors Centre, 425 Polmadie Road, Glasgow, G42 0PJ. Part of the FTSE 250 Pennon Group, Viridor is Scotland’s leading recycling, renewable energy and sustainable waste partner. Working with 96% of Scottish […]