Supplier development programme
We are a registered partner with the Supplier Development Programme, helping Fife businesses bid better.
The programme offers free expert training, support and information, to help you win work and grow your business. There are a number of free workshops covering all aspects of tendering, from finding opportunities and submitting your first bid, to expanding your market.
It provides support to Scottish SMEs, Third Sector, Charities and Supported Businesses. Larger businesses may wish to join as a Corporate Member.
Co-operative development Scotland (CDS)
Co-operative Development Scotland (CDS) is part of Scottish Enterprise and can offer advice to help you choose and implement the best co-operative business model for your organisations or community.
They can help you understand which co‑op approach is right for you and guide you through putting it into practice. Their support includes advice on
- feasibility
- structure
- governance
- member engagement
- access to the legal documents you need
If you’re looking to start up a new co-op, CDS can help you with:
- business planning and feasibility
- choosing the right model and legal structure
- advice on governance and management for your new co-op
- setting up the legal entity
- connecting to other helpful support organisations
If you already have an existing co-op, CDS can help you with:
- reviewing your governance and legal structure review
- implementing improvements to how your co-op is run
- refreshing your strategy
- carrying out a co-op ‘health-check’ and developing an action plan
Further advice and support
- Scottish Enterprise - Co-operative business support
- Support for co-ops - Generic video on CDS assistance for Co-Ops
- Consortium co-op (Co-ops) - Specifically about Consortium Co-Ops
- CDScotland - YouTube - General video channel that explains about all the different types of co-ops.
