This September, the CCSPI network welcomed a new member: welcome Courtenay! This brings the total local government membership to 19!
Fall Training- Register Now!
Fall Trainings are scheduled from September- November, across the region. Register now to secure your spot and to prepare for launching your social procurement pilots:
September 17: Social Procurement 101- Campbell River
September 18: Developing a Social Procurement Policy- webinar
September 23: Social Procurement for Non Profits and Social Enterprises- VIctoria
October 2: Trade Agreements and Social Procurement: What you can and cannot do- webinar
October 3: Social Procurement 201- Victoria
October 8: Social Procurement 101- Port Alberni
October 16: Social Procurement and Local Suppliers- Victoria
October 30: Social Procurement 201- Nanaimo
November 1: Social Procurement 201- Tofino
November 15- Social Procurement 201- Campbell River
Registration is free through the CCSPI membership portal.
The training above is key to all members to participate in. The purpose is to build a common best practice, identify pilots and start implementing social procurement policies in the community this Fall. This document outlines the process for CCSPI members.
We will be following up directly with members this Fall to make sure we are assisting in your development along this continuum.
CCSPI is available for presentations to councils, upon request. The presentation will be a high-level overview of what social procurement is and is not and how social procurement can be most effectively implemented with examples provided. Contact Teri Ejere to schedule a presentation.
Doesn't social procurement apply only to the public sector contracts?
No. Private sector organizations such as construction companies are able to hire barriered employees and give them meaningful work. Larger organizations find that barriered individuals can be a valuable source of employees with training and development leading to long-term work for mutual benefits. Private companies can use the services of social enterprises for catering, landscaping, painting, and many other needed services to complement their main work force.
As a CCSPI member, you have access to online courses through the Social Enterprise Institute such as Introduction to Social Procurement with Larry Berglund To gain FREE access, use the link above and discount code SCALE4563 at checkout.
