The Business Case

• the public sector spend £160 billion each year purchasing goods and services from the private sector
• most procurement or tendering processes include an obligation on suppliers to demonstrate their commitment to equality and diversity
• failure to demonstrate this effectively introduces risks of commercial disadvantage
• new legislation is planned to effectively reinforce the need for 'supplier diversity' within procurement
• enhanced corporate image / reputation
• greater understanding of customer needs
• increased market penetration
• improved overall customer service