Implementation of Positive Bidding (Priority Procurement of Goods from Businesses Promoting Women's Active Participation and Work Style Reform)
Description
Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, is implementing a "Positive Procurement Initiative" (ポジティブ入札) which prioritizes the procurement of goods from businesses that promote women's success and work-style reforms (女性活躍・働き方改革推進事業者からの物品優先調達). The contracting authority is Miyagi Prefecture. This initiative represents a policy-driven approach to public procurement, aiming to support businesses that demonstrate commitment to gender equality and progressive labor practices. Under this policy, tenders for goods may offer preferential treatment or scoring advantages to suppliers that meet specific criteria related to these social objectives. This encourages businesses to adopt and showcase their efforts in fostering a diverse and flexible work environment. Companies interested in bidding on contracts with Miyagi Prefecture are advised to familiarize themselves with the specific requirements and benefits associated with this positive procurement policy. Further details on the criteria, implementation, and eligible goods or services can be found on the Miyagi Prefecture official website.
About This Opportunity
This is a consulting contract in the general supplies and gender and inclusion sectors, with a focus on Gender Equality. Located in Japan, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through Miyagi Prefecture, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the general supplies sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.