What you can do
Step 1: create an inclusive tendering process
It’s important that suppliers understand your commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion from the outset and know that they’re expected to share that commitment when working with your organisation.
Train your procurement staff
While it’s important for every member of staff to receive diversity and inclusion training that familiarises them with LGBTQ+ inclusion at work, this isn’t always enough for them to know how to embed LGBTQ+ inclusion in their line of work. We’d recommend you provide staff in charge of procurement – whether they’re a cohesive procurement team, or individual budget...