Est. 2006 · Inclusive Procurement
Where suppliers meet opportunity
MSDUK is a leading organisation supporting small businesses and inclusive procurement. We connect capable SMEs with leading corporations through curated networking events, ethnic minority business certification, insightful training programmes, and a community built on two decades of proven impact.
Trusted by leading organisations, including but not limited to
Who we serve
Bridging the two sides of
supply chain
For suppliers
Join, connect, certify, grow
Get certified as an ethnic minority-owned supplier to access curated events with corporate buyers, live business opportunities, and free tailored growth programmes. Connect directly with global brands, actively seeking to make their supply chains more inclusive. Not an ethnic minority business owner but still want to be part of our network? Join as a self-registered business today.
Explore membership
For buyers
Widen access, build value
Access our Supplier Database, engage with expert-led corporate supplier development programmes, broaden your supply base, demonstrate social value, and meet your ESG commitments.
Corporate membership
For partners
Support inclusive growth
Partner with the UK's leading inclusive procurement network. We collaborate with ecosystem partners, from advocacy organisations, universities to policy makers, who share our commitment to inclusive procurement and creating meaningful economic opportunity.
Partner with usMSDUK has not only elevated our visibility but has also connected us with a community that shares our values. The impact on our business has been both meaningful and measurable.
Leslie Owusu, CEO, Gazelle Global
Impact in action
Stories that prove inclusive procurement works
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DEFY Brands: Turning Connection into Creative Impact
“DEFY Brands is a women-led consultancy working at the intersection of AI, creativity and sustainability. Focused on the food and beverage sector, DEFY helps organisations translate purpose into measurable business value. Their work combines data, brand strategy and regenerative thinking to support companies in building stronger, more meaningful relationships with conscious consumers.”
ISS: Solution One: From humble beginnings to national business
“Solution One has helped dozens of individuals re-enter the workforce through meaningful employment”
DataGardener: Using Data to Drive Inclusive Supply Chains
“DataGardener is a B2B SaaS platform that helps organisations make better decisions through connected data. The platform brings together public and private datasets to support advanced prospecting, financial risk analysis and supplier insight. DataGardener enables businesses to improve performance and uncover opportunities that might otherwise remain hidden. ”
Our programmes & events
Inclusive Procurement Academy
Upcoming events
MSDUK Innovation Challenge 2026 Finals
MSDUK Innovation Challenge 2026 Finals - Further details to follow.
MSDUK@20 Conference and Awards 2026
MSDUK 20th Year Anniversary this year brings together SMEs, corporate businesses and public sector bodies to connect, learn and cultivate prosperous partnerships. 2026 marks a pivotal milestone as MSDUK celebrates 20 years of championing inclusive procurement and driving economic empowerment for SMEs across the UK. This flagship event reflects on two decades of impact while setting the agenda for the future of inclusive growth, innovation and collaboration.
For suppliers
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