Supplier Diversity Program Services

Breadcrumbs

The Supplier Diversity Program thanks the following sponsors for this year's Kickoff event!

Gold Sponsors ($1,000)

BizTech Solutions
Blue Front Telecom / Corporate IT Solutions
Commonwealth Print Services
Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
New England Office Supply
Sterling Printing

Silver Sponsors ($500)

Accenture
BCM Controls Corporation
CQ Personnel
First Impressions
SAS Institute

Basic SDP Program Overview - Services and Resources for SDO Certified Businesses

This three hour training session is opened to Minority and Women-Owned Businesses, who are interested in learning how to use their SDO certification in the procurement process, find opportunities for SDP partnerships and market as an SDP participant to state entities. An overview of Comm-PASS is provided including an interactive session on how to navigate the system, search for open opportunities, and list your business as an interested bidder and other Comm-PASS features. (This workshop will be cancelled or rescheduled if the minimum number of participants (8) is not met)

Dates: Thursday August 30, 2011 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Thursday September 29, 2011

Location: The McCormack Building, One Ashburton Place, 10th Floor, Boston, MA. 02108 directions

Registration:

You must Pre-Register. Please register via the Office of Supplier Diversity by clicking on this link SDP workshop online Registration

Be sure to include your email address on the registration form to receive session notifications. If you have questions regarding this training, please send an email to sbp@state.ma.us.

How to Submit an Effective SDP Plan Training

The SDP Plan form file size 2MB is a requirement for all large procurements and Statewide Contracts. SDP is offering this workshop to both Certified and Non-certified Bidders who are interested in learning how to submit effective SDP Plans. The training is designed to provide all Bidders with the necessary information, resources, tools and skills to complete an SDP Plan for all types of solicitations. (This workshop will be cancelled or rescheduled if the minimum number of participants (8) is not met)

Dates: Thursday August 18, 2011 9:30 am to 12:00 pm

Location: The McCormack Building, One Ashburton Place, 10th Floor, Boston, MA. 02108 directions

Registration: You must Pre-Register. P lease register via the Office of Supplier Diversity by clicking on this link SDP Plan workshop

If you have questions regarding this training, please send an email to sdp@state.ma.us.

SDP Workshop for Departments

This workshop is a two hour training that will assist all Strategic Sourcing Services Lead/Managers, Fiscal Officers and Program Officers gain better understanding and increase their tools for developing SDP approaches in the procurement process. This course will cover SDP Requirements and Policies, Strategic Research and Planning for M/WBE Vendor Pool Availability, SDP Plan Approaches for Success, Managing SDP Commitments for Increased Outcomes, SDP Steps for Effective Contract Management and Maximizing SDP Plan Opportunities and Evaluation Options. Case studies will be part of the curriculum. Feel free to bring your examples and case studies for discussion.

Dates: TBA 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

This training is scheduled as needed, please Email SDP@state.ma.us to request this training.