Viable bids have been submitted for all the Remploy factories, in Dundee, Fife and Stirling, the company’s board has announced.
There have been fears of jobs losses since the UK Government earmarked the textiles business for closure.
Remploy provides supported employment for more than 100 disabled people in Scotland, making uniforms for the police, fire service and radiation workers.
Details about the number of bidders, their identity and the nature of the bid, or bids, are limited at this time due to Remploy being bound by confidentiality.
The Courier understands the bid or bids do not amount to asset stripping any of the sites, however.
Glenrothes and Central Fife MP Lindsay Roy said: “We still do not know how many bids there have been for the Remploy Marine business in Fife, but at least we do know that someone is interested in taking over what is a potentially successful operation.”
Lord Provost Bob Duncan, who chaired the cross-party Dundee Remploy Working Group, said: “This is welcome news, but I would remain cautiously optimistic until we know more details about the bid, particularly in respect of retaining jobs within Dundee.”
Dundee East MSP Shona Robison said: “I’m making inquiries to find out more information about what this will mean and the nature of the bid, but any interest is a good thing. We now need to work closely with the workforce to make sure they get the best outcome.”
Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford said: “I welcome the fact that a viable bid for Stirling Remploy has been received.
“However, without further information about the details of this bid and what it will mean for the factory, it is difficult to come to any conclusion about whether this really represents a positive development for the many dedicated staff awaiting news on their futures.”
In a statement, Remploy said: “Where negotiations are successful the company aims to complete transactions before mid August.
“There is no guarantee that the bids will lead to successful transfers of ownership,” he said. “The continued employment of disabled people is a key part of the criteria for a successful sale.”