What is Social Procurement?
Social Procurement is an emerging practice; a more strategic, proactive approach to purchasing that seeks to generate increased social value for taxpayers through every day purchases and public sector contracts. The Social Procurement Policy 6000-3, at the Town of Qualicum Beach has been designed to drive innovation and entrepreneurialism, to better align the procurement strategy with the Town's Corporate Mission Statement; with the Youth and Family Attraction and Retention Strategy and with the goals of the Official Community Plan.
According to Mayor Westbroek, "The purpose of the policy is to leverage every dollar the Town spends to move us closer toward the desirable goals and objectives, as identified by the community."
Commencing this fall, the Town will roll out a Social Procurement Framework and commence open communication and education with the marketplace and community partners. As the practice of social procurement evolves, so too will the framework. The Town is currently working with a network of Vancouver Island municipalities and with Social Procurement Consultant, Sandra Hamilton to develop a standardized approach to advancing Social Procurement across the Vancouver Island/Sunshine Coast region.
Contact:
Daniel Sailland Chief Administrative Officer Town of Qualicum Beach 250-752-6921 [email protected] Sandra Hamilton Social Procurement - Subject Matter Expert 250-890-9386 [email protected]
