A guide aimed at raising awareness of the social economy and highlighting the advantages of purchasing services from the social economy. Produced by Communities Scotland.

A series of case studies highlighting social economy organisations delivering successful contracts for the public sector.  Produced by Communities Scotland.

A step by step approach to starting up your social enterprise.

A discussion paper exploring the potential for public sector agencies to think differently about how to commission services for people.   Commissioned by the EQUAL Social Economy Scotland Development Partnership with the Scottish Government Third Sector Division.

A report which is the culmination of a two-year pilot project, designed to test and develop the effectiveness of SROI as a way of measuring the impact of investment in social enterprises and other third sector organisations. Commissioned by EQUAL Social Economy Scotland Development Partnership

A practical guide aimed at frontline service commissioners who are involved in the design of service specifications and contracts.  Commissioned by the EQUAL Social Economy Scotland Development Partnership.

A guide designed to assist social economy organisations demonstrate the 'social added value' that is intrinsic to the services they deliver. Commissioned by Communities Scotland.

A step by step guide for staff and directors in social enterprises and voluntary organisations in Scotland that want to tender for public sector contracts.  Commissioned by the Scottish Executive.