CoreTrust is committed to providing opportunities for minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) by ensuring their fair consideration as vendors of goods and services negotiated by CoreTrust for its members.

To be recognized through our Supplier Diversity program, your company must be certified as a minority- or woman-owned business enterprise. CoreTrust accepts minority business certification from:

• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) - www.nmsdcus.org

• Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) - www.wbenc.org

• Small Business Administration (SBA) (8a) - www.sba.gov/8abd

• Association for Service Disabled Veterans (ASDV) - http://asdv.org

• City, State, and Federal agencies.

If you are interested in getting your business certified, or would like more information about certification, please contact one of the above agencies.

CoreTrust’s supplier-diversity commitment extends across contract categories, including:

• IT products and services

• MRO and janitorial

• Food services

• Office supplies & equipment

• Construction

• Telecommunications

• Transportation/delivery services

• Promotional products

• Energy

A minority-owned business enterprise (MBE) is a for-profit enterprise physically located in the United States that is at least 51% owned by minority group members. Furthermore, the management and daily operations are controlled by those minority group members.

For the purpose of definition, minority group members are United States citizens who are Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, and Hasidic Jewish Americans.

A woman-owned business enterprise (WBE) is a for-profit enterprise physically located in the United States which is owned, operated and controlled by one or more non-minority women who are United States citizens. Ownership by female individuals means the business is at least 51% owned by one or more such individuals. Furthermore, the management and daily operations are controlled by the woman or women owners.

A service disabled veteran-owned business enterprise (SDVBE) is a for-profit enterprise physically located in the United States that is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by one or more service disabled veterans who are United States citizens. Furthermore, the management and daily operations are controlled by the service disabled veteran(s).

If you meet the above requirements and would like to further pursue a business opportunity with CoreTrust, complete the following:

• Complete and submit an online Supplier Profile Form.

• Please note: Completing the supplier profile form and providing current qualified certification qualifies your company for consideration in the bidding process; however, it does not guarantee that your company will be awarded business with CoreTrust.

• MBE/WBE/SDVBE certification is required to participate in CoreTrust's Supplier Diversity Program. No further consideration can be given until a copy of your MBE/ WBE/ SDVBE certificate is received by fax or regular mail.

• Fax a copy of your MBE, WBE or SDVBE certificate to 615) 344-3285. Or, mail a copy to:
          CoreTrust Purchasing Group
          Attn: Supplier Diversity Coordinator
          155 Franklin Road, Suite 300
          Brentwood, Tennessee 37027

• NOTE: If CoreTrust does not receive your certification within 30 days of receiving your profile, your information will be deleted from the supplier diversity sourcing database.

We will then perform an initial assessment of the supplier's capabilities as they relate to our members' needs. CoreTrust thoroughly reviews the supplier's product(s) and/or service(s) and requests additional information if necessary. A financial analysis is completed, along with a clinical evaluation if appropriate. Terms and conditions are defined and agreed upon. Implementation steps are outlined.

CoreTrust welcomes all suppliers to submit competitive bids for goods and services for its members. Please call 615.344.2966 for further information if you are not an MBE, WBE, or SDVBE.

¹ U.S. Census Bureau

² Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy

Address:
Supplier Diversity Program
155 Franklin Road
Suite 225
Franklin, TN 37027

Phone:
800.892.4187

Fax:
877.448.6854

Prospective Vendor Profile
Please review CoreTrust's criteria for choosing vendors who may receive consideration for upcoming projects.  If your company meets this criteria, please complete and submit a supplier profile form.

*Note: Completing the supplier profile form does not guarantee your company's consideration.