Mission
The New York City Public Schools Office of Supplier Diversity's mission is to foster meaningful participation of diverse suppliers by identifying and creating business opportunities for Minority-/Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) to ensure goods and services needed to provide a quality education, include a vendor pool that is representative of our diverse communities and student population.
What is Supplier Diversity?
Supplier Diversity: is a proactive business practice that encourages the use of historically underutilized business as suppliers (vendors). This often includes business enterprises owned, operated and controlled by women and/or members of designated minority groups including Black, Hispanic, Asian-Pacific, Asian-Indian, Native American (M/WBE)
Diversity and Inclusion Policy
The New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) services a diverse population of students, parents and families. The NYCPS also employs staff members with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. In recognition of that multi-faceted diversity, the NYCPS shares a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, including the importance of diversity in procurement and partnering with our surrounding communities with a shared mission for student success and equitable outcomes.
To learn more visit the Diversity and Inclusion Policy Page.
Program Pillars
- Data & Metrics: We rely on analytics to measure our progress and guide continuous improvement.
- Partnership: Success is built through strong relationships—with vendors, city agencies, program offices, and community stakeholders.
- Education: We provide training and resources that empower MWBEs to confidently navigate NYCPS procurement.
Resources
- Office of Supplier Diversity Employee Resource Sheet
- OneNYC - M/WBE NYC LAW
- NYC Small Business Services Directory of MWBE vendors
- NYS MWBE Directory of Vendors
- M/WBE Procurement and Contract Method Restrictions and Terms of Use: Quick Reference
- An informational one-pager created by the Office of Supplier Diversity to support buyers/purchasers to better understand the M/WBE procurement and contract method