Research has identified that social procurement is one of the biggest opportunities available to grow and scale social enterprises in Queensland.
What the program will achieve
The aim is to help social enterprises build critical skills and capability to increase their access to procurement opportunities to supply to government (state and other levels) and private sector businesses.
The Social Enterprise Supplier Development Program is designed to help social enterprises
- navigate and find government and other types of procurement opportunities
- develop a better understanding about what government and business looks for from suppliers
- be tender ready, including having templates and tools to respond to government tenders
The Social Deck will design and deliver the program on behalf of Department of Employment, Small Business and Training. The Social Deck will work with key organisations across Queensland to make sure it is fit-for-purpose for Queensland social enterprises and builds on other activities already underway.
The program will contribute to the maturity and growth of social enterprise in Queensland leading to positive social impact and benefits across regions and communities.
What it will involve
Social procurement readiness tool - social enterprises will be encouraged to complete an online self-assessment that helps them to determine their current readiness for social procurement opportunities
Webinars – online seminars will be delivered to give social enterprises in Queensland an introduction on how to identify and navigate procurement processes
Training/development – social enterprises across Queensland will be able to express interest in participating in tailored training, via participation in workshops and one-to-one coaching
The project will be led by The Social Deck’s:
- Director of Impact and Engagement – Mel Butcher: mel@thesocialdeck.com
- Director of Digital and Innovation – Steven Speldewinde: steve@thesocialdeck.com
The program is funded through Social Enterprise Jobs Fund, an initiative of the Queensland Government.
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