Implementation Guide: Value-based procurement of food in health care

This implementation guide outlines tangible practices for value-based procurement and points to resources for further support and change. It examines the many benefits of value-based procurement and offers tips for preparing contracts, requests for information, and requests for proposals. It also addresses common barriers, promotes networking opportunities, and explores measuring outcomes. The guide is designed to equip food purchasers with tools to adapt to unique contexts related to food service management, operation size, and sourcing through group purchasing organization (GPO) or for specific categories “off-contract.” Supply chains intentionally developed will continue to improve as more volume is shifted.

Nourish envisages this implementation guide as a pivotal resource for guiding health care institutions in Canada toward integrating values into their food-procurement processes for regional economic development, a reduction in the carbon footprint (Scope 3 emissions), supporting good agricultural practices, and bettering labour considerations.