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Inclusive Procurement

Code: EE-TRR-04

Half-day – 3hrs (1 x break)

Either on-site or virtual

Course Overview

Procurement decisions shape supply chains, influence industry behaviour, and determine which organisations have access to economic opportunity. In engineering and infrastructure sectors, procurement processes can either reinforce existing barriers or actively support more inclusive and diverse supply chains. This course explores how organisations can embed inclusion into procurement strategies, policies, and supplier engagement practices. Participants will examine how procurement frameworks, evaluation criteria, and contracting approaches can unintentionally exclude smaller businesses, diverse suppliers, or social enterprises. Through practical examples from engineering, construction, and infrastructure projects, the course provides participants with the knowledge and tools needed to design procurement processes that promote fairness, widen participation, and deliver social value alongside commercial outcomes.

What you’ll learn

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the role procurement plays in shaping inclusive supply chains and social value outcomes.
  • Explain how traditional procurement processes can create barriers for diverse suppliers and smaller businesses.
  • Identify inclusive procurement practices that support wider participation in supply chains.
  • Analyse how procurement frameworks, evaluation criteria, and tender processes influence supplier diversity.
  • Apply strategies to design procurement approaches that balance commercial objectives with inclusive economic impact.”

Skills Developed

  • Strategic Procurement
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Decision-Making
  • Supplier Engagement

Audience

Procurement Teams, Commercial Leaders, Project Directors

Pre-requisites

None

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