> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement/-MB3yM1RMC1i8iNc-VYj/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement/-MB3yM1RMC1i8iNc-VYj/market/3.1-shortlisting-questions.md).

# 3.1 Shortlisting questions

### Checklist

* [ ] What are the required capabilities your supplier must have to fulfil your purchasing needs with the circular economy criteria? 
  * [ ] If they are not demonstrable at the point of tender, how do they plan on building these in-line with your requirements? 
* [ ] What parts of the supply chain can the supplier cover and what parts of potential upstream activities do they have influence over in terms of circular economy requirements?
* [ ] How can you help suppliers develop new circular economy capabilities? 
* [ ] Does the supplier have a good understanding of circular economy principles? Can they articulate them and demonstrate their understanding properly through their activities and offerings? Does the supplier have a sustainability officer and a circular economy strategy? (It’s likely that the circular economy approach will be embedded in their sustainability strategy.)
* [ ] Does the supplier have a [**Circulytics**](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity) score? If not, would they be willing to complete it? 
* [ ] Is there a relevant ISO (e.g. 20400) they are certified in?

> CASE EXAMPLE (TBC) 

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AVAILABLE RESOURCES: 

* [**Circulytics**](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity) – a free digital tool developed by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation that measures companies’ circular economy performance and can help circular strategy development within your company. 
* **Train The Trainer resource package** has everything you need to run a 90-minute introduction to the circular economy workshop within your organisation - from scripts and slides, to printable resources and top tips from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s team.
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