Scottish Parliament to help SMEs win work – Responsible Purchasing Strategy

Scottish Parliament to help SMEs win work  –  Responsible Purchasing Strategy By Antony Barton Guidelines published this week aim to make it easier for small businesses to bid for Scottish Parliament contracts. In the draft Responsible Purchasing Strategy, which is open to a month-long public consultation, the parliament says it will address remaining barriers to … [Read more…]

Buying from social enterprises simple, effective and positive

Buying from social enterprises simple, effective and positive   Shelagh Hayes Special to the Sun Monday, June 18, 2007 What if I told you there was a way for the city of Vancouver to address its pressing social issues without raising taxes? And what if I added that it would have a nominal effect on … [Read more…]