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MEMBER RESOURCES

Everything you need to succeed in the Council.

Guides, templates, research, and tools for certified suppliers and corporate members.

GUIDES & DOWNLOADS

Practical resources.

Supplier Certification Guide

How to prepare your certification application and what to expect.

Procurement Readiness Checklist

Ensure your business is ready to respond to procurement opportunities.

Bid Library Overview

How to access and use the BEBC working bid library.

Meet the Buyers Prep Guide

How to make the most of buyer introduction events.

ESG Reporting Template

For corporate members: template for reporting supplier diversity metrics.

Council Member Handbook

Full overview of Council membership, benefits, and obligations.

PROCUREMENT GLOSSARY

Key terms.

RFPRequest for Proposal
RFQRequest for Quotation
SOWStatement of Work
SDVOSBService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (US context for comparison)
Supplier DiversityIntentional inclusion of diverse-owned businesses in supply chains
ESGEnvironmental, Social, and Governance
KPIKey Performance Indicator
Tier 2Second-level subcontractor in a supply chain

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