What is Social Procurement?
Social procurement is the strategic use of a buyer’s purchasing power to achieve positive social outcomes, enhancing procurement results while fostering supplier and workforce diversity.
What is a Social Benefit (or Social Value)?
Social benefits from procurement refer to the positive impacts on individuals, places, or communities generated through procurement practices.
Examples of Social Benefits:
- Promoting diverse and inclusive workforces
- Creating training and employment opportunities
- Addressing local challenges such as intergenerational unemployment, crime, vandalism, and economic decline in communities or among disengaged groups
- Encouraging local economic development and growth
- Helping individuals participate in the community and the economy
- Engaging small-to-medium enterprises and social benefit suppliers, providing them with equal opportunities as other businesses
Which Social Benefit(s) Should I Focus On?
It is crucial to align your goals with the specific needs of the community, as social benefits can vary by location. Additionally, consider the objectives of relevant government and agency programs.
Why Should I Consider Social Benefits?
Incorporating social benefits into your procurement practices can significantly impact Queensland communities, especially vulnerable or disadvantaged groups.
Who are Social Benefit Suppliers?
Social benefit suppliers are organisations with a social mission at their core, often owned or managed by disadvantaged groups. Examples include businesses owned by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
