tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370568826004909183.post2598639325704146309..comments2022-12-04T08:33:57.973+00:00Comments on Strategic Sourcing: Natural Selection Versus Positive Discrimination – the SME/Diversity debate (Part 1)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03386877509940830869noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370568826004909183.post-7510668103311619432014-01-21T13:28:59.887+00:002014-01-21T13:28:59.887+00:00Hi Eddie, In a blind evaluation, it would hopefull...Hi Eddie, In a blind evaluation, it would hopefully something that you would cover off (minimum standards qualifying the supplier into the next phase of the activity). The problem would be ensuring that we had the right mix of suppliers involved in the first place. Maybe easier in public sector to offer the tender to a wider audience than some private sector companies where it would almost exclusively be invite only (would require the buyer to find the right mix beforehand).Steven Lownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370568826004909183.post-31169016752160362302014-01-21T13:23:36.447+00:002014-01-21T13:23:36.447+00:00Hi Chris, as a buyer would you propose making some...Hi Chris, as a buyer would you propose making some contract awards exclusive to an SME audience where you determined the contract was a good fit for a small-medium enterprise? It's certainly worth consideration but would require due diligence on what contracts/services/goods were the right ones to offer up to SME's and exclude larger firms from those procurement activities. <br /><br />I certainly agree the SME should be showcasing experience of supplying other companies with similar services and any unique experience that they have that 'differentiate' themselves over any other supplier should be brought to the fore.. it might be something worth paying for.Steven Lownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370568826004909183.post-79386856686771584152014-01-20T09:35:23.128+00:002014-01-20T09:35:23.128+00:00Consider use of random selection, of those that me...Consider use of random selection, of those that meet the proportional minimum standards, to determine which organisations will be invited to tender.Eddie Quigghttp://quigggolden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370568826004909183.post-44620623075612848462014-01-19T01:19:07.550+00:002014-01-19T01:19:07.550+00:00Each SME needs to focus on the issues highlighted ...Each SME needs to focus on the issues highlighted above and to demonstrate to potential buyers what advantages are to be gained by purchasing from the SME.<br /><br />Some examples that spring to mind include:<br />1 Contracts for the supply of similar goods and/or services satisfied successfully by the SME;<br />2 Specific experience of SME staff that is particularly relevant to the goods and/or services being sought by the buyer;<br />3 Where relevant, demonstrate experience in supplying under European purchasing rules;<br />etc, etc<br />Good luck<br />Chris Monahan<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245428048072472139noreply@blogger.com