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Download resourceAt Sedo Group, we specialise in helping businesses align their procurement strategies with government requirements, ensuring they drive meaningful social and sustainable impact. We recently had the privilege of working with Devco Project and Construction Management (“Devco”), a leading construction firm, to develop their inaugural Social Procurement Strategy in line with the Victorian Government’s Social Procurement Framework (SPF).
The Social Procurement Challenge: Aligning with Government Policies
Devco was already taking positive steps towards social and sustainable procurement, engaging with organisations like Fruit2Work for office supplies and Total Surveying Solutions for project-based services. However, they sought to build on this foundation by:
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Aligning with Victorian Government requirements for social procurement.
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Developing a structured, measurable approach to enhance their impact over time.
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Creating a long-term roadmap for capability development in social procurement over the next three years.
Sedo Group’s Approach: Tailored Procurement Strategy for the Construction Sector
Sedo Group partnered with Devco to assess their current procurement activities, identify opportunities for enhancement, and develop a practical, achievable strategy to embed social procurement principles into their operations. Our approach included:
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Discovery & Current State Review – Mapping Devco’s existing procurement practices against the Victorian Government’s Social Procurement Framework.
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Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborating with Devco’s leadership to align objectives and identify strategic social procurement partnerships.
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Strategic Roadmap Development – Crafting a three-year social procurement capability roadmap for growth and impact.
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Implementation Planning – Equipping Devco with practical tools, KPIs, and reporting structures to ensure measurable progress.
Social Procurement Outcomes: Leading with Purpose in Construction
By leveraging their existing social procurement efforts and aligning with government expectations, Devco is now positioned as a leader in sustainable and socially responsible procurement within the construction industry. The strategy delivers:
- Increased engagement with social enterprises and Indigenous businesses.
- Enhanced alignment with government procurement policies.
- Improved internal capability in sustainable procurement.
- Measurable impact reporting and long-term procurement success.
Future-Focused Social Procurement: What’s Next for Devco?
Devco’s journey into social procurement leadership is just beginning, and we’re excited to support them as they expand their impact. Their commitment showcases how the construction industry can embrace government procurement strategies to drive social value.
Want to learn how Devco enhanced social procurement in their business? Contact Sedo Group today.