The ICRI™ readiness framework
A structured, transparent way to make supplier readiness visible, comparable and reportable, owned and maintained by ICRI.
Four dimensions of procurement readiness
Readiness is assessed across four pillars so buyers see a complete, comparable picture of capability.
Governance
Reliable structure and oversight buyers can engage with confidence.
Procurement capability
The commercial capability to win, deliver and sustain work.
Indigenous supplier readiness
Genuine, verifiable Indigenous business participation.
Measurement
Progress that is visible, evidence-backed and reportable.
In short: the framework shows where a supplier stands and what it takes to participate confidently in corporate and government supply chains.
From assessment to assurance
The framework turns supplier readiness into something procurement, projects and the board can rely on.
- A clear, comparable view of where each supplier stands
- Readiness backed by evidence, not assertion
- Outcomes that are reportable to procurement, projects and audit
- Confidence to engage suppliers and plan participation
Confidence you can stand behind
The framework gives corporate and government audiences confidence in participation outcomes. ICRI does not act as a regulator, certify identity, or guarantee compliance, it makes readiness, evidence and assurance visible.
Delivery Partners
ICRI provides the platform and evidence layer. Specialist partners can support delivery, infrastructure assurance, workforce pathways and supplier development where deeper project support is required.
FN Workforce Group
Indigenous-led delivery support for workforce participation, supplier mentoring and capability building.
IPOAS
IPOAS is a structured participation assurance methodology designed for major infrastructure projects. It provides an additional layer of project-level assurance where governments, delivery authorities and major contractors require deeper oversight of participation commitments and outcomes.
Future partners
Additional delivery, assurance or specialist partners can be added where project context requires deeper support.
Partners remain independent. ICRI provides the platform, evidence visibility and readiness infrastructure.
Assess readiness, build capability
Suppliers can complete an assessment via the Supplier Portal. Corporates can view readiness and evidence via the Corporate Portal.