Procurement Level 4 (12-15 points)

Advanced Accessible Procurement

Your assessment indicates your organisation is at Level 4 in the Procurement dimension of accessibility maturity. Vendors are being required to show evidence of their accessibility credentials. Contracts might include penalty clauses for failing to meet accessibility commitments. This shows your procurement processes consistently incorporate accessibility with high effectiveness.

Organisations at this level typically:

• Embed comprehensive accessibility requirements into all procurement processes
• Require and verify credible evidence of vendor accessibility claims
• Conduct thorough risk assessments with clear mitigation strategies
• Have reliable and effective alternate access plans when fully accessibility isn’t possible
• Carefully evaluate vendor roadmaps and hold vendors accountable for progress

Leveling up in procurement

To advance to the highest level of procurement maturity:

• Ensure all new contracts and renewals include accessibility clauses
• Thoroughly evaluate vendor roadmaps more before making purchases
• Include penalties for vendors who fail to meet contractual obligations for accessibility
• Encourage vendors to enter an accessibility partnership for ongoing improvements and the uptake of offers is monitored and reported
• Formalise alternative access approaches that maximise inclusion
• Leverage your purchasing power to influence vendor priorities and drive accessibility improvements

Your organisation demonstrates strong accessibility in procurement. The path forward involves refining these practices while leveraging your purchasing influence to drive industry improvement.