Aligning Equality and Procurement Goals: The Practice Equality and Diversity Forum Seminar 27 November 08 Jenny Jean-Jacques (Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust) & Dr Kemal Ahson (DH/Mosaic Procurement Advisor)

Introduction Mosaic project Context Lessons ‘Beyond Procurement’ Resources and information

Mosaic project Department of Health response (2004) to Race Relations (Amendment Act) Align equality and procurement goals Work with a range of stakeholders Non prescriptive and deliver a range of activities in partnership Apply sound procurement principles …’Beyond Procurement’ Guide

Context Health inequalities Being a model employer and patient provider of choice Existing equality legislation and positive duties Public bodies World Class Commissioning Wellbeing agenda …and procurement drivers and legislation

Lessons Benefits of piloting Engaging with a range of stakeholders Non-prescriptive approach Challenging preconceptions Knowledge and skills and empowering staff Recognising competing aims Collaboration and developing opportunities Pooling resources …and the legal framework

‘Beyond Procurement’ Barriers and challenges Connecting procurement practice to patients Policy through procurement agenda Sustainability and corporate social responsibility

Questions ?

Resources and further information Beyond Procurement: Connecting procurement practice to patients Website [ Jenny Jean-Jacques ( ; Dr Kemal Ahson ( ;