Diversity in supply arrangements guide

Summary

This guide highlights the importance of incorporating Social Benefit Suppliers into supply arrangements.

For the purposes of this guide, supply arrangements include:

• common-use supply arrangements
• standing offer arrangements (SOA)
• registers of pre-qualified suppliers
• panel arrangements
• preferred supplier arrangements.

The guide also provides guidance on:

• how to include Social Benefit Suppliers when establishing or updating a supplier arrangement
• how buyers can effectively engage with them within these arrangements.

More information

To learn how your next procurement activity can support people from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, email socialprocurement@hpw.qld.gov.au.

For assistance with procurement from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, email enterprise@dwatsipm.qld.gov.au.

You can also visit:

• Queensland Government buyers
• Queensland Government suppliers.

Download the resource

Diversity in supply arrangements guide (PDF File, 198.2 KB)

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