Procurement & Supplier InformationBrisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a faith-filled learning community with 146 schools and offices in the South East Queensland from Childers in the north, the Gold Coast to the south and west to Gayndah.
BCE recognises the importance of building strong, collaborative relationships with our suppliers and is committed to fostering relationships with business partners and suppliers who share our values and our commitment to sustainable, ethical and legal business practices.
Find out more:
BCE’s Supplier Code of Conduct (PDF, 157 KB)
Brisbane Catholic Education’s applicable terms and conditions for any requests for the supply of goods or services can be accessed via
this link.
Supplier requirements
Our suppliers play an essential role in the successful delivery of services to our schools and corporate sites.
Suppliers to BCE must be able to:
o Health and safety
o Modern slavery
o Quality assurance (quality management certified preferred)
o Risk management
o Corporate social responsibility.
- Demonstrate relevant technical capabilities and experience and have the capacity to perform contractual obligations.
- Demonstrate financial stability and have in place appropriate levels of insurance.
- Demonstrate compliance with appropriate legislation.
Buying Platform
BCE is implementing an eProcurement solution to improve how we do business with suppliers.
Find out more:
BCE’s Buying Platform – our new eProcurement solution.
Becoming a supplier to BCE
If you are interested in working with BCE, please send your details to
procurement@bne.catholic.edu.au.
Your details will be recorded by BCE Procurement for future reference.
Supplier Visibility and Ethical Sourcing Initiative
As part of our commitment to ethical sourcing and modern slavery compliance, Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is implementing a supplier visibility initiative. This initiative supports our values and strengthens transparency across our supply chain.
Selected suppliers will be invited to participate in one of two tools:
- Sedex
Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) is a global platform used to manage and improve ethical and responsible business practices in supply chains.
Sedex provides in-depth visibility through risk scores, dashboards, and audit tracking. It is ideal for suppliers with more complex operations or higher risk profiles.
- ACAN Modern Slavery Supplier Survey
The ACAN Modern Slavery Supplier Survey is a survey developed by the Australian Catholic Anti-Slavery Network. It helps suppliers assess their practices and identify areas for improvement. It takes approximately 5–10 minutes to complete.
PARTICIPATION
BCE encourages all suppliers to participate in this initiative as part of our ongoing commitment to ethical sourcing and transparency.
The information provided through these tools plays a vital role in supporting internal compliance, enhancing risk oversight, and driving continuous improvement across our supply chain. By taking part, suppliers contribute to our shared values of openness, responsible sourcing, and ongoing progress.