Advantus Health Partners Supports a Diverse Supplier Base

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Supplier Diversity

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Advantus Health Partners embraces diversity, which we consider to be the existence of the gifts, talents and attributes of people arising from a broad range of social, ethnic and demographic backgrounds, disabilities, races, national origins, ages, religious preferences, genders and sexual orientations. It is essential that we promote inclusion of the diverse in our work force, and we encourage our vendor partners to do the same.

We apply these principles to our purchasing activity by encouraging the participation of all vendors that meet or exceed the performance standards established by Advantus Health Partners. We believe that ensuring diversity within our supplier base is a sound business practice. This contributes to reducing our operational costs, encourages innovation, creates competition, and supports the overall health of the greater business community within the markets we serve.

Advantus Health Partners is committed to creating economic growth in the communities that our members serve by assisting with development and contracting opportunities for businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and small businesses (collectively “Diverse Suppliers”).

If your organization is a Diverse Supplier, Advantus welcomes your application. If you are interested in doing business with us, please complete the supplier registration form.

Completing the supplier registration form does not guarantee a contract with Advantus, however, it enables us to have better insight of your organization’s capabilities and experiences to see if they align with Advantus’ goals and objectives. Upon completion of the supplier registration form, our sourcing teams will assess your organization to determine if there is alignment with Advantus goals and objectives.

Frequently asked questions

What is a diverse vendor?

A diverse supplier is a business that is at least 51% owned and operated by an individual or group that has been traditionally underserved and underrepresented.

I have submitted an application. What are the next steps?

Once you have submitted an application, you should receive a confirmation email notifying you that your information was submitted successfully. Our team will review the information you submitted and contact you if additional details are needed before your company is added to our list of potential partners.

Does a supplier application guarantee an award of an Advantus contract or placement on a bid list?

No, completing the supplier application form does not guarantee a contract with Advantus. However, it enables us to have better insight of your organization’s capabilities and experiences to see if they align with Advantus’s goals and objectives.

Does Advantus certify diverse vendors?

Advantus does not certify diverse vendors. We recognize certification from third party organizations and state or government agencies.

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Supplier Diversity

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