supplier welcome pack 2014
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Congratulations!
By completing the online MSDUK registration form you have taken the first step to what we hope will be
a long and fruitful relationship.
By adding your details to the MSDUK database you have opened your company to a wealth of
opportunities. In this pack you will learn how to make the best of these opportunities through your
engagement with MSDUK and attendance at our events.
We hope that you will find this pack informative and helpful, and if there is anything which you think is missing, or if you would like to know more about
anything contained in this pack, please let us know.
We look forward to seeing you at a MSDUK event soon!
The MSDUK Management Team
1 MSDUK Background
2 Corporate Members
3 Your Benefits
4 Becoming Certified
5 Utilising MSDUK
6 Engaging with MSDUK
7 Events Calendar
8 Contact Details
Contents
MSDUK is the UK's leading supplier diversity
organisation. Representing and championing ethnic
minority businesses, we provide a direct link between
you and large corporate organisations to help your
business grow and develop.
MSDUK Background 1
MSDUK Background 1
Supplier referrals
Business certification
Provide access to free events
Provide support
and advice
Build your own network &
relationships with other successful entrepreneurs
Make business introductions to
Corporate members
Our Vision
To incorporate supplier diversity as part of every corporate strategy within the UK
Success So Far
Since the company formation in July 2006, more than £35m worth of business has been generated between our Corporate Members and Ethnic Minority Businesses. Corporate membership has increased by over 100% since MSDUK began, from 16 to 34 members, and we have over 300 Ethnic Minority Businesses registered on our database
What we will do for you
MSDUK currently has 35 Corporate Members listed
under three categories: Charter, Regular and Associate
membership. Each one of the Corporate Members has a
dedicated MSDUK account manager who works closely
with their procurement teams to find opportunities for
you.
Why not arrange a meeting with MSDUK to strategically
plan which of these organisations you could supply to.
Corporate Members 2
As a registered MSDUK supplier you now have
access to the great benefits that we offer.
The benefits table opposite outlines everything
that is available to you as a Premium Supplier.
Your Benefits 3
Supplier Benefits
Registration onto Supplier Database MSDUK Training Seminars * * MSDUK Conference * *
Knowledge Forum Business Opportunity Fair Awards Dinner Attendance at outreach Events: FREE
Supplier Diversity Day Networking Events/Bespoke Events Meet the Buyer Certification Certification as EMB MSDUK Certified EMB Logo Additional Benefits Profile Visible to corporate members Supplier Referrals Online MSDUK Supplier Network Training Materials and presentations Articles in MSDUK News Letters Business Consultancy/Planning Minimum 1 meeting a year with BDM Ability to upload promotions to other MSDUK Suppliers
Your Benefits 3
Whilst Premium Suppliers have access to all of the benefits we offer, this is subject to completing the Certification Process that MSDUK now have in place. More information can be found out about this process on the next page.
* * Discounted rates applicable
To ensure that as an organisation we are representing
businesses that meet our definition criteria of
an EMB, MSDUK has introduced a certification process
that verifies that 51% ownership, management and
control of the business is by people of ethnic minority
origin.
Becoming Certified 4
Becoming Certified 4
Benefits of Certification
Becoming a MSDUK certified supplier provides EMBs with greater opportunities to compete for business in the corporate and government sectors Below are the benefits of becoming a MSDUK Certified EMB:
Validation of EMB status
Only MSDUK certified EMBs will be referred for any contract opportunities
Only MSDUK certified EMBs will have access to one-to-one meetings with buyers at MSDUK ‘Meet the Buyer’ events
Use of the MSDUK Certified Supplier logo for your Marketing Purposes
Certification Process
Becoming a MSDUK certified EMB is a short and simple process!
Certification ApprovalYour application will be reviewed by the certification committee and a certificate
will be issued once approved
MSDUK to Undertake Certification Site Visit
We will visit your premises at an agreed time to verify certain information
Submit Certification Documents
Post or fax requested documents and sign the mandate
Joining MSDUK will not win you business with our
Corporate Members automatically. You will need to put
some work in, but there are a number of ways that you
can utilise the MSDUK network to benefit your business.
Feel free to contact us at any time for advice,
meetings, or just a chat to keep us updated with your
progress!
Utilising MSDUK 5
Utilising MSDUK 5
Maximise the Opportunity
Make the most of your membership and invest some time into utilising MSDUK in the following ways:
Keep Us Informed
If you utilise MSDUK well we are sure you will succeed, but make sure to keep us informed of all of your successes! We can then mention
them in our newsletters for further promotion of your business.
MSDUKCase Studies
• Why not submit a case study for our website to
promote yourself further!
Online Supplier Network
• Search the database for B2B
prospects and promotions
Attend Events
• Regular event attendance gets you in front of
buyers and gets your business
recognised
Extended Benefits
• We often recommend
external training courses that can provide value to
your business
Social Media
• Engage with us on Facebook &
Twitter we'll mention your
business!
Meet the Team
• Arrange a meeting with
MSDUK to work out a strategy
together
Attending MSDUK events and keeping us up to date with
the activities and successes within your business helps
us, and our corporate members get to know you.
The more we know, the more we can market your
business. The more events you attend the more visible
your business becomes!
Engaging with MSDUK 6
Meet the Buyer Event
A half day industry specific event
Allows you to meet category buyers and procurement executives
Begins with a short industry focussed seminar
Followed by 2 hours of one to one meetings between you and our corporate members
Ends with a buffet and networking drinks reception which is open to all industries
Supplier Diversity Day
A full day event open to businesses from all industry areas
Enables networking with corporate members and other EMB’s
Includes panel discussions, seminars and workshops on business issues
Provides the opportunity to meet with over 150 people from the MSDUK network
B2B Networking Event
A 3 hour event networking session for all certified EMB’s
Your chance to network informally and get to know other MSDUK businesses
Includes a short workshop and Q&A delivered by MSDUK
Followed a networking drinks reception to discover potential B2B opportunities
MSDUK Conference and Awards Dinner
His is our flagship event taking place every two years
It attracts over 500 attendees throughout the day
Incudes the Business Opportunity Fair where you can exhibit and market your business
Attend the Knowledge Forum to learn how to grow your business and hear inspirational stories
End with our glittering black tie Awards Dinner with celebrity host and high profile key note speakers
Engaging with MSDUK 6
MSDUK Events Attending MSDUK Events should be part of your marketing mix! Each event will benefit you in different ways:
Don’t miss out on this year’s events! Put the dates in
your diary now and we will send you information before
each event on how to register. All events are free apart
from the MSDUK 2014 Conference, but as a member you
will receive a discounted rate too.
Events Calendar 7
Date Event Location
26th February 2pm – 6.30pm
Meet the Buyer Event Print, Design, Marketing & Media
Grange Holborn Hotel, London
29th April 2pm – 6.30pm
Meet the Buyer Event Facilities Management, Property
Maintenance, Office Build, Design and Furniture
Grange Holborn Hotel, London
25th June 2pm – 6.30pm
Meet the Buyer Event HR, Training & Legal Services
Grange Holborn Hotel, London
TBC July 4pm – 7pm
B2B Networking Event Open to all EMB’s
TBC, London
TBC July 2pm – 6.30pm
Meet the Buyer Event Manufacturing & Engineering
TBC, Midlands
13th October - 16th October
Global Supplier Diversity Week London & Midlands
16th October 9am – Midnight
MSDUK 2014 Conference Tickets on sale from April 1st
Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, London
26th November Time TBC
Annual General Meeting Open to all stakeholders
TBC, London
3rd December 2pm – 6.30pm
Meet the Buyer Event IT, Technology & Communications
Grange Holborn Hotel, London
Events Calendar 7
2014 Dates for your Diary
Previous Events
Click the YouTube icon to see clips from our previous events including the 2014 Conference, 2014 Awards Dinner and a House of Commons Reception
Click the Facebook icon to see photos form all of our recent events
Events list correct at the time of production, please check the MSDUK website for updates
At MSDUK we encourage all suppliers to keep in contact
with us, whether it’s to keep us updated, let us know of
any successes, to ask for advice or to get a question
answered. We aim to answer all enquiries as speedily as
possible!
Contact Details 8
Contact Details 8
Contact Information
Use the information below to get in touch with a particular staff
member, ring our head office on 0116 253 2520 for general
enquiries, or to be put in contact with the relevant person
Click the icons below to see our social media pages and sign up to keep up to date with MSDUK and be the first to hear
new announcements!
MSDUK Studio 5, Phoenix Square 3 Burton Street Leicester LE1 1TB
Mayank Shah CEO
T: 0116 253 2520 M: 07779 254 414 E: [email protected]
Rebecca Dunkley Events and Office Manager
T: 0116 253 2520 M: 07817 700 514 E: [email protected]
MSDUK Studio 5, Phoenix Square 3 Burton Street Leicester LE1 1TB
Raj Pattani Business Development Manager
T: 0116 253 2520 M: 07961 945 161 E: [email protected]
Malvika Patel Certification Officer
T: 0116 253 2520 M: 07989 308 606 E: [email protected]