Social Procurement: Expert Support Program

The Social Procurement: Expert Support Program has been funded by the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD), through Local Government Victoria and the Community Development Group, the Department of Human Services and Social Traders. Landell Consulting were appointed as the Program Broker, developing the social procurement toolkit and associated material and templates, undertaking a significant proportion of work pro bono.

The development of the program has been informed through an extensive consultation process. The project team wish to acknowledge the numerous people that volunteered their time to attend meetings and develop resources and materials as ‘social procurement experts’:

  • Caroline Gordon, Landell Consulting
  • Mark Daniels, Social Traders
  • Jacqui Saultry, VicUrban
  • Maree McPherson, Victorian Local Government Association
  • Paul Rogers, PaulRogers.pro
  • Simon Scrase, Department of Human Services
  • Michael Swallow, Department of Business and Innovation
  • Dr May Lam, Job Australia

The project team also wishes to acknowledge the eight Victorian councils, and their respective council officers, who participated in the program:
  • Benalla Rural City Council
  • Brimbank City Council
  • Darebin City Council
  • Glenelg Shire Council
  • Hume City Council
  • Maribyrnong City Council
  • Moonee Valley City Council
  • Whittlesea City Council

The procurement material developed as part of this program was informed by council procurement specialists. The project team would like to thank the following people for the extensive time and resources they invested in the program:
  • George Alabakov, Whittlesea City Council
  • Leon Barry, Maribyrnong City Council
  • Pauline Hassakis, Brimbank City Council

Further Information

Local Government Victoria
Department of Planning and Community Development
(03) 9937 0527

Disclaimer

The materials presented as an outcome of the Social Procurement Expert Support Program are for information purposes only. This information is provided soley on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessments on the matters discussed and are advised to verify all relevant advice before acting on any information contained in, or in connection with, these materials.

While every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate, the author and the Department of Planning and Community Development will not accept any liability for any loss or damage which may be incurred by any person acting in reliance upon the information. 

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