{"id":488,"date":"2025-03-23T19:36:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-23T19:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.localcontent.gov.sl\/?page_id=488"},"modified":"2025-03-23T19:36:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-23T19:36:27","slug":"sustainable-procurement-and-supplier-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.localcontent.gov.sl\/index.php\/sustainable-procurement-and-supplier-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Procurement and Supplier Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

1. Program Description<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Sustainable Procurement and Supplier Development Program (SPSDP)<\/strong> is designed to enhance the participation of Sierra Leonean businesses in national and international supply chains. It promotes local sourcing, supplier capacity-building, and sustainable procurement practices<\/strong> to ensure that local enterprises are well-positioned to compete for and deliver on contracts. The program also monitors supermarkets and retailers to ensure compliance with local product stocking requirements<\/strong> under the Local Content Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Objectives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • To increase local supplier participation<\/strong> in procurement processes across key industries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • To build the capacity of local businesses<\/strong> to meet industry procurement standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • To ensure supermarkets and retail outlets stock<\/strong> an adequate percentage of Made in Sierra Leone<\/em> products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • To advocate for sustainable procurement policies<\/strong> that prioritize local businesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • To develop a supplier database and matchmaking system<\/strong> to connect buyers with local producers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • To foster partnerships between local enterprises and multinational corporations<\/strong> for subcontracting opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    3. Scope<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The program works across sectors such as construction, mining, petroleum, agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, and services<\/strong> to strengthen procurement systems that favor local businesses. It collaborates with government agencies, private sector firms, financial institutions, and development partners<\/strong> to create an enabling environment for sustainable local procurement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Key Activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Supplier Capacity-Building Initiatives<\/strong> \u2013 Providing training on procurement standards, financial management, and contract bidding processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Local Supplier Certification and Accreditation<\/strong> \u2013 Assisting businesses in obtaining the necessary certifications to qualify for major contracts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Supermarket and Retail Market Monitoring<\/strong> \u2013 Ensuring compliance with local product stocking policies through inspections and reporting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Supplier-Buyer Matchmaking Events<\/strong> \u2013 Connecting local producers with large-scale buyers to increase procurement opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Sustainable Procurement Policy Development<\/strong> \u2013 Advocating for procurement policies that mandate a minimum local content threshold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Database of Local Suppliers<\/strong> \u2013 Establishing an updated directory of Sierra Leonean businesses for easy access by companies seeking local partners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      5. Expected Outcomes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Higher contract acquisition rates<\/strong> for local businesses in key industries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Improved quality and competitiveness<\/strong> of Sierra Leonean suppliers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Increased availability of locally made products<\/strong> in supermarkets and retail outlets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Stronger local supply chains<\/strong> contributing to national economic growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Better compliance with local content procurement regulations<\/strong> by multinational and large domestic firms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        6. Responsible Department<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Directorate of Business Development<\/strong> \u2013 Oversees supplier development, local procurement advocacy, and supermarket monitoring to ensure sustainable sourcing practices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        1. Program Description The Sustainable Procurement and Supplier Development Program (SPSDP) is designed to enhance the participation of Sierra Leonean businesses in national and international supply chains. It promotes local sourcing, supplier capacity-building, and sustainable procurement practices to ensure that local enterprises are well-positioned to compete for and deliver on contracts. The program also monitors […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-488","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.localcontent.gov.sl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/488","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.localcontent.gov.sl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.localcontent.gov.sl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.localcontent.gov.sl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.localcontent.gov.sl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=488"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.localcontent.gov.sl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/488\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":489,"href":"https:\/\/www.localcontent.gov.sl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/488\/revisions\/489"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.localcontent.gov.sl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=488"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}