Supplier diversity
We take a proactive approach to supplier diversity to promote equal opportunity in the supply marketplace by encouraging the purchase of goods and services from businesses owned by, or that assist, underrepresented groups.
These groups include registered:
When considering a quote, tender or potential supplier, the ATO considers if the purchase represents value for money.
Indigenous businesses
The ATO adheres to the Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP)External Link, in conjunction with exemption 16 of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs)External Link, to provide a streamlined framework when engaging Indigenous businesses.
To identify Indigenous businesses that can provide the goods or services required, we search the Supply NationExternal Link website.
Only businesses registered with Supply Nation will show within the search results on their website.
Go to the Supply Nation websiteExternal Link to see if you are eligible to register.
Under the IPPExternal Link, a non-Indigenous supplier may have minimum participation or engagement requirements depending on the value or industry sector the contract relates to.
Australian Disability Enterprises
Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs) are generally not-for-profit organisations who provide supported employment opportunities to people with disability to help them gain training and experience.
ADEs support people with moderate to severe disabilities to engage in a wide variety of work tasks, offer similar working conditions as other employers and an opportunity for people with a disability to contribute to their local community.
The Department of Social Services (DSS) has contracted the National Disability Services (NDS) to provide the BuyAbilityExternal Link website, which provides a directory of ADEs and the goods or services that they offer.
The ATO considers exception 15 (in Appendix A of the CPRs) when reviewing procurement requirements and can identify ADEs to provide goods or services by searching the BuyAbilityExternal Link website.
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Supplier diversity promotes equal opportunity for underrepresented groups and drives a range of business benefits to improve the wellbeing of community groups.