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If a Social Firm tendered for a contract to deliver a product or service, is it legal for it to do that and subcontract part of

 The main point to make is that this depends on the process the contracting authority has followed, in particular: whether it has reserved the contract under Regulation 7 - in which case a Social Firm would only be able to subcontract to ano ...

FAQ - site admin - 02/09/11 - 0 comments

FAQ: Where can I find information about benefit allowances and general benefits advice?

The Social Firms UK Resource Centre  Library has a wide range of material about benefits, which can be rented or bought. Alternatively visit Job Centre Plus and enter ‘benefits’ into the site search for information regard ...

FAQ - Anonymous - 06/05/11 - 0 comments

FAQ: What are Social Firms UK's aims for the next five years?

Projects & partners About us Our role falls into two main areas: to continue raising the profile and increase the leve ...

FAQ - admin - 21/04/11 - 0 comments

FAQ: Why should I join Social Firms UK?

Full membership The main benefit of membership is access to a range of tools and resources that are either discounted or free of charge to members – especially useful to thos ...

FAQ - admin - 21/04/11 - 0 comments

FAQ: Why was the definition of a Social Firm broadened to the 'severely disadvantaged' in 2006?

The following text explains why Social Firms UK expanded the definition of Social Firms in December 2006 from ‘creating employment for disabled people’ to ‘people severely disadvantaged in the labour market’. The Historical C ...

FAQ - Anonymous - 30/11/09 - 0 comments

FAQ: How do I use this website?

How to use the new Social Firms UK website   What’s new for all visitors to the site What Social Firms UK members can do in addition to the above What Board members can do in addition to the above Note ...

FAQ - Anonymous - 05/11/09 - 0 comments

FAQ: What is a Social Firm?

What is a Social Firm? Case study (audio): Mark Powell of Broomby explains why Social Firms are important (July 2007) A 'Social F ...

FAQ - Anonymous - 14/10/09 - 0 comments

FAQ: What are the main issues facing Social Firms at the moment?

Lobbying & policy work Sector mapping Some of the main issues facing the Social Firm sector at the moment include: acc ...

FAQ - Anonymous - 14/10/09 - 0 comments

FAQ: Are there organisations equivalent to Social Firms UK in other countries?

To find out about the international Social Firm scene, visit our international page. (International) ...

FAQ - Anonymous - 14/10/09 - 0 comments

FAQ: Where can I find a list of Social Firms in my region?

This website has a directory of: Social Firms UK members searchable according to region and membership type Social Firms as part of the UK Social Firm Trade directory so that you can find Social Firms to buy from. Why ...

FAQ - Anonymous - 14/10/09 - 0 comments