Brokers are organisations in Northern Ireland who work with people and communities to increase secure employment and skills, build ethical and resilient supply chains, deliver net zero or promote wellbeing.
For example, Brokers can help suppliers meet their Social Value requirements by:
• being a Voluntary, Community or Social Enterprise (VCSE) which could receive support from the supplier, e.g., in its supply chain
• linking with people who are eligible for employment and/or work placement opportunities
• facilitating training initiatives, such as skills development, human rights and modern slavery training, or health and well-being sessions
• supporting the delivery of environmental benefits for the contract
If you are a supplier of public contracts, you can use this interactive database to find a Broker to assist you to find the right individual or solution to support your organisation deliver social value.
If you are a Third Sector organisation, you can register for this Broker database by completing this form. If you are a Social Enterprise, you can also register with Social Enterprise NI’s Buy Social Directory here.
