GO Best Supplier Engagement Initiative of the Year Award
Supplier engagement is high on the public procurement agenda, and this Award recognises those public or third sector organisations which are leading the way in engaging effectively, transparently and productively with their supply base. Initiatives can be of any scale or type – the focus of this Award is on effectiveness and the demonstrable benefit that has arisen as a result of the initiative, both to the supply chain and to the end-user.
Deadline for submissions: 27 January 2012
Timescale:
Initiative must have been active prior to January 2011
Open to:
Public or third sector organisations
Evidence keywords:
Promotion, engagement, transparency, communication, innovation, diversification, stakeholder involvement, measurable benefit
Awards:
One winner, one highly commended (if merited)
Entry Questions
- Please describe the supplier engagement initiative that your organisation has implemented (including how long it has been provided for and to which organisations).
- What issue or issues has the supplier engagement initiative aimed to resolve, and what has been its impact?
- What aspects of the supplier engagement initiative have been particularly innovative, unique, creative or groundbreaking (while remaining within the bounds of current procurement legislation)?
- What aspects of the supplier engagement initiative have been the most challenging to overcome, and how has this been achieved?
- How closely have suppliers been involved in or consulted on the engagement initiative?
- What were the expected outcomes of the supplier engagement initiative, and what success has been achieved to date? Please provide evidence of specific targets set, feedback received and performance or other measurable benefits achieved or expected.
- Please provide any other information that you believe supports this entry.