Get the expert support you need to make lasting change in how your organisation procures goods and services
Gain access to a community of procurement practitioners that draws on local and international expertise
Show your commitment to doing good by displaying your Ākina Impact Buyer Mark
Make lasting change in how your organisation procures goods and services. Learn from Ākina experts, and others on the journey. We run many online sessions throughout the year on essentials, masterclasses and connecting.
As stewards of change, leaders in both the Public and Private Sectors must understand the intricacies of Social Procurement.
In just 25 minutes, gain critical insights about:
Key Terms & Policies: including Broader Outcomes, Ethical Procurement (incl. Scope 3), Modern Slavery, Supplier Code of Conduct.
The Role of Leaders: Learn why Social Procurement is vital for Public and Private Sector leaders.
Actionable Steps: Discover actionable steps and strategies that leaders can implement to drive positive change
This is the base membership option. You are connected to other buyers and potential suppliers. This option does not include advisory support time.
Membership features:
Ākina Impact Buyer Mark
Buyer programme of events
Directory of certified Impact Suppliers
Your logo on our website
This is the standard membership option and the most popular. You are guided by our team to make the most of your connections and to intentionally create change.
Membership features:
Everything in Connect, and
24 hours of advisory support
Annual social procurement impact report
This bespoke membership is built into your priority projects. You are actively seeking to be a leader in social procurement and will be supported by our team for your projects.
Membership features:
Everything in Guide, and
Project-based advisory support
Our Guide and Lead memberships come with at least 24 hours of advisory support to help you implement your social procurement plan over the year. We can customise this advisory time to your needs.
We certify impact and capability, taking away the risk of impact-washing.
The Ākina Impact Directory of businesses gives you information on services, capability, the impact they create, and more.
“In this emerging field, I think it’s important to have an independent perspective to help reflect on your own sustainable procurement strategy and practices as they evolve – and I have greatly appreciated the team’s proactive support in this space.”
