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Aligning Equality and Procurement Goals: Lessons from the Mosaic Project

Explore the intersection of equality, diversity, and procurement through the Mosaic Project. Learn how to align goals, engage stakeholders, and navigate challenges for better outcomes. Discover resources and insights for effective implementation.

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Aligning Equality and Procurement Goals: Lessons from the Mosaic Project

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  1. Aligning Equality and Procurement Goals: The PracticeEquality and Diversity Forum Seminar27 November 08 Jenny Jean-Jacques (Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust) & Dr Kemal Ahson (DH/Mosaic Procurement Advisor) www.mosaic.nhs.uk

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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

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

  7. Questions ?

  8. Resources and further information • Beyond Procurement: Connecting procurement practice to patients • Website [www.mosaic.nhs.uk] • Jenny Jean-Jacques (020 7188 9804; Jennifer.Jean-Jacques@gstt.nhs.uk) • Dr Kemal Ahson (020 7937 0919; kemal@lifeworld.info)

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