Supplier Diversity

Suppliers

Our approach

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.

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’s goals and objectives. Upon completion of the supplier registration, our sourcing teams will assess your company to see how you align with our goals.

We recognize the following diversity classifications:

Disabled business (DBE)
Disadvantaged business (DISAD)
Disabled-veteran-owned business (DVBE)
Historically black colleges and universities and minority institutions (HBCU)
HUB-zone small business (HUB)
Lesbian-, gay-, bisexual-, transgender- and queer-owned business (LGBTQ+)
Minority-owned business (MBE)
Service-disabled-veteran-owned business (SDVBE)
Small disadvantaged business (SDIS)
Veteran-owned business (VBE)
Woman-owned business (WBE)

We recognize a variety of organizations, including:

National Minority Supplier Development Council
National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
National Veteran Business Development Council
U.S. Small Business Administration
Minority Business Development Agency (U.S. Department of Commerce)
National Black Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Veteran and Military Business Owners Association

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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