The Social Procurement Framework (SPF) establishes requirements that apply to Victorian Government departments and agencies when they procure goods, services and construction.
Social procurement is when a business uses its buying power to generate social value above and beyond the monetary value of the goods, services or construction being procured.
Social value is the additional benefits created for all Victorians when social and sustainable outcomes are achieved.
The SPF defines a 'social benefit supplier' as a supplier with business premises in Victoria and meets one or more of the following criteria:
- Is a social enterprise, certified by Social Traders or listed on the online social enterprise Map for Impact.
- Is an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) listed with BuyAbility and providing supported employment services as defined in section 7 of the Disability Services Act 1986 (Cth).
- Is a Victorian Aboriginal Business, verified by Supply Nation or Kinaway.
Supplier who do not meet the social benefit suppliers criteria can still demonstrate or commit to achieving other social or sustainable benefits required by a tender. For example, establishing a gender equality policy to advance women’s equality and safety.
For more information on the Social Procurement Framework, visit the Buying for Victoria website.