Corporate Contracts

Corporate Contracts enable vendors to identify and provide specific benefits related to aggregate business, but within a dynamic and ongoing competitive environment. SSO defines a corporate contract as “an overarching agreement between a vendor and the SSO defining the aggregate business relationship and overall vendor value proposition.”

Vendors will have an opportunity to present their unique programs and position in the marketplace to the SSO to establish innovative, overarching, corporate relationships while at the same time understanding the need to compete for specific committed volume opportunities, as required to meet legislative requirements and established SSO practice.

There are a number of areas where vendors can bring additional value to the relationship with SSO, including

• Price
• Transaction
• Value-in-Kind
• Logistics

Price Normalization

The purpose of the Price Normalization Initiative is to quickly harmonize pricing for like items from common manufacturers. It will

• Create or enhance our relationships with our Manufacturers by establishing price normalization strategies that will:
• Bring “Best Pricing” for the Health Authorities,
• Maximize the value of the commodities and services offered by a Manufacturer,
• Create opportunities for our Manufacturers to stabilize their market share.
• Implement procurement and contracting strategies that will not compromise the principles of Fair Business Practices