Supplier diversity policy without delivery is just paperwork.
Procurement strategy, training, and facilitation for government agencies and public sector organisations serious about building inclusive supply chains that work.
Request a ProposalThis engagement is right for you if…
Your department has supplier diversity commitments but lacks a credible, experienced delivery partner to execute them.
You're looking for a facilitator with genuine credibility in Indigenous, Black, and equity-deserving business communities — not a firm performing inclusion from the outside.
Your procurement training programs have low completion and application rates — and you need a curriculum that actually changes behaviour.
Your RFP or funding agreement requires a certified, equity-focused supplier diversity specialist.
You need outcomes data, evaluation frameworks, and funder-ready reporting.
You want a partner who understands both the supplier side and the buyer side of the procurement relationship.
Why government clients choose Kasandy Consulting
Kasandy Consulting's government credibility is not borrowed — it is built. Jackee Kasandy designed Canada's first national supplier-focused procurement readiness course. She has led federally funded training initiatives, partnered with Shared Services Canada and Procurement Assistance Canada, and currently serves as a BC Housing Board Commissioner.
We do not arrive as outsiders explaining equity to communities. We arrive as practitioners with deep trust, established relationships, and a track record that government funders can cite.
Government Services
Advisory
Strategic Procurement Consulting
Project-based or retainer
- —Supplier diversity audit and gap analysis
- —Inclusive procurement policy and program co-design
- —Stakeholder facilitation sessions (government + community)
- —Written strategy report with implementation roadmap
- —Buyer-facing supplier diversity toolkit
Ideal for
Federal, provincial, and municipal procurement teams | Crown corporations | Economic development agencies
Most Requested
Training
Procurement Readiness Program Delivery
Per cohort, per day, or multi-cohort contract
- —Customised curriculum for your supplier community
- —Indigenous procurement training (ISET-aligned, culturally grounded)
- —Supplier readiness modules: capability statements, RFP response, certification
- —Virtual and in-person delivery options
- —Post-program outcome report for funders and evaluators
Ideal for
ISET partners | Indigenous Economic Development organisations | EDOs | Crown corporations with supplier diversity mandates
Retainer
Ongoing Procurement Inclusion Advisory
Monthly retainer | multi-year partnership
- —Embedded advisory support for procurement team
- —Program evaluation, reporting, and continuous improvement
- —Stakeholder liaison: community, industry, government
- —Annual curriculum review and update
- —Government funder reporting and compliance support
Ideal for
Large departments and agencies with sustained supplier diversity mandates | Multi-year funded programs
Proven Track Record
Designed and led Canada's first supplier-focused procurement and certification readiness course through the BEBC Society — supporting 3,000+ participants nationally.
Led procurement training initiatives funded by Innovation, Science & Economic Development Canada, SBCCI, FFBC, and other federal programs.
Partnerships with Shared Services Canada, Procurement Assistance Canada, Women's Economic Council, and municipalities across BC.
Delivered Indigenous procurement training through the ISET partnership, with curriculum tailored to Indigenous learning styles and community governance.
17–21 businesses from training cohorts secured procurement contracts, including multi-million-dollar outcomes.
Common Questions
Are you listed on any government supplier registries?
We are in the process of obtaining our D-U-N-S number and WBE certification. We hold BEBC Society certification. If your procurement vehicle requires a specific registration, contact us — we will confirm our current status and expected timelines.
Can you work within government procurement vehicles (e.g., ProServices, SBIPS)?
Yes. We are familiar with federal and provincial procurement frameworks and can deliver under standing offer, task and solutions professional services, and direct award mechanisms where eligible.
Can you customise curriculum for Indigenous communities?
This is one of our core strengths. Our Indigenous procurement training is not a generic curriculum with an Indigenous logo placed on it. We co-design with community input, incorporate oral teaching traditions, apply trauma-informed facilitation principles, and respect community governance and sovereignty throughout.
How do you measure and report on program outcomes?
We track participation rates, completion rates, procurement submissions, certifications achieved, and contracts won (where businesses consent to share outcomes). We provide written impact reports in formats suitable for funder reporting and evaluation.