Define: Certified Diverse Supplier

The meaning of “Certified Diverse Supplier” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Certified Diverse Supplier defined in a legal contract?

  • Certified Diverse Supplier means a supplier that has been certified by a qualified independent third party as a “service-disabled veteran-owned small business,” a “HUBZone small business,” a “small disadvantaged business,” a “women-owned small business” or a small business controlled by one or more “socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.” These vary as per each specific regulation in question. Seen in 10 SEC Filings
  • Certified Diverse Supplier means a supplier validated by a qualified independent third party as one or more of the following: Woman-owned business; HUBZone Business Concern; Minority owned business; 8(a) business concern; Service disabled veteran owned business; Veteran owned business; Small business (US Small Business Administration certification only); Small disadvantaged business. Each varies as per each specific regulation in question. Seen in 2 SEC Filings
  • Certified Diverse Supplier means a supplier that has been recognized by a qualified independent third party as one or more of the following categories: Woman-owned business; HUBZone business concern; Service-disabled veteran-owned business; Small business (US Small Business Administration certification only); Minority-owned business. Seen in 1 SEC Filing
  • Certified Diverse Supplier means a supplier that has been endorsed by a qualified independent third party as one or more of the following categories: Woman-owned business; Minority-owned business; HUBZone business concern; 8(a) business concern; Service-disabled veteran-owned business; Veteran-owned business; Small business (US Small Business Administration certification only); Small disadvantaged business. Each varies as per each specific regulation in question. Seen in 1 SEC Filing
  • Certified Diverse Supplier means a Diverse Supplier that has a Certification. Seen in 1 SEC Filing

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Certified Diverse Supplier means a supplier recognized by a qualified independent third party and fitting into one or more specified entrepreneurship categories.

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Relevant Circumstances

  • Sourcing products or services from diverse-owned businesses.
  • Compliance with diversity and inclusion practices.

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Genie Definition 2

Certified Diverse Supplier means a business with a specific Diverse Supplier Certification.

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • Working with businesses that have specific diversity certifications.
  • Integration of supply chain diversity initiatives.

Relevant Sectors

What is the most popular definition of 'Certified Diverse Supplier'?

Certified Diverse Supplier means a supplier recognized by a qualified independent third party and fitting into one or more specified entrepreneurship categories.

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