Supply Chain Diversity Award
This Award recognises contracting authorities that have excelled in developing diverse and inclusive supply chains, involving micro and small businesses, voluntary and community groups and other organisations. Its focus is on diversity and the benefits this can deliver for stakeholders, including end users of public services.
Sector: Private Sector, Voluntary Sector and Public Sector
Timescale: A GO Awards submission in this category must cover activity during the period January 2024 to June 2025.
Entry Questions
Background
Please provide background detail about the organisation submitting an entry for this category.This answer will not be scored)
Challenges & Overcoming Barriers:
What were the key challenges in building a more diverse and inclusive supply chain? How did you address these challenges, and what impact did your efforts have on suppliers, customers and the wider public sector?
Outreach & Engagement Strategies:
Describe how your organisation has engaged with underrepresented or disadvantaged suppliers. What outreach initiatives or support mechanisms have been implemented to encourage greater participation? How have you utilised approaches such as preliminary market engagement?
Driving Inclusivity & Diversity:
How has your approach to procurement actively promoted inclusivity and diversity? Provide examples of how you have enabled meaningful opportunities for suppliers from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrating Value & Outcomes:
In what ways has your diverse supply chain added value to public sector service delivery? Highlight measurable outcomes and key metrics that showcase the impact of your approach.
Innovation and Best Practice in Supply Chain Diversity:
What innovative methods or best practices have you implemented to support and sustain a diverse supply chain? How have these initiatives improved efficiency, engagement or overall procurement outcomes?
Future Growth & Sustainability:
What steps are you taking to ensure that your commitment to diversity and inclusivity remains embedded in your procurement strategy? How will you continue to drive improvements in the years ahead?
