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Build a business that delivers excellence for corporate clients
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Get corporate-ready with Supplier Excellence
Many high-potential businesses fall short in corporate procurement, not due to lack of capability, but lack of readiness.
Supplier Excellence is designed to close that gap.
Supplier Excellence, led by Bpeace and sponsored by PwC US, is a 6-month, high-impact program designed to help small and mid-sized US professional services businesses (non-manufacturing) build the systems, capabilities, and readiness needed to compete for corporate opportunities.
Through industry-informed mentorship, peer learning, and action-oriented advisory support, you’ll strengthen your operations, refine your positioning, and become a more competitive, scalable supplier.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
- Receive tailored, industry-informed support focused on real operational results
- Engage in deep dives, live sessions, and tailored advisory
- Access tools, peer learning, and a built-in network
- Build your pitch deck—and the confidence to deliver it
You will also gain access to a community of peers and seasoned business leaders, expanding your network while strengthening your ability to grow and create jobs.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
We’re looking for growth-ready professional services businesses that:
- Have a minimum of four years of formal operation in the U.S.
- Are non-manufacturing service providers
- Generate annual average revenue of $300,000+
- Have at least three full-time employees
- Demonstrate a strong interest in corporate procurement opportunities
- Show significant growth potential and capacity to create jobs
A hands-on experience led with expertise
Over six months, you’ll experience a structured, high-impact model designed for real business transformation:
1. Digital Learning (Self-Paced)
Access bite-sized modules anytime, covering topics such as growth, operations, capital and finance, sales and marketing, and contracting. This includes curated learning resources and ready-to-use tools to support your business.
2. Mentorship & Advisory by Seasoned Business Leaders
Receive 1:1 support from seasoned business leaders (“Skillanthropists”), with tailored guidance aligned to your growth goals. You’ll also have access to ongoing office hours and advisory sessions to support your progress.
3. Deep Dives & Office Hours
Participate in monthly sessions led with expertise focused on key business functions, complemented by practical tools and frameworks you can apply directly to your business.
4. Peer Learning & Community
Engage with a cohort of fellow business leaders to share challenges, exchange insights, and learn from one another while building a strong, lasting professional network.
5. Enterprise Readiness Development
Develop the tools and resources needed for a successful corporate pitch, including hands-on practice and feedback sessions to prepare for real procurement opportunities.
Please note, program participation does not guarantee contracts or supplier relationships with PwC or any other organization.
Participate from Anywhere
The program is delivered fully virtually, allowing participants to engage from anywhere while maintaining a consistent, high-quality experience.
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NEXT STEPS
Apply
Start your application by completing the online form. We review applications as they are received, and early submissions may be prioritized.
Applications close June 30, 2026.
Interview
If your business is pre-selected, you’ll be invited to a brief virtual interview. This is an opportunity for us to learn more about your business and for you to ask questions about the program.
Join the 2026 Cohort
Up to 12 businesses will be selected to participate in Supplier Excellence, starting in July 2026. Top candidates may be selected early—we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
REQUIREMENTS
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A HIGH-VALUE OPPORTUNITY — AT NO COST TO YOU
This includes:
- Personalized consulting from Bpeace’s 700+ network of experienced business professionals
- 1:1 mentorship and advisory support throughout the program
- Industry-informed sessions and practical tools to strengthen your business
- Access to a community of fellow business owners and the collective expertise to help your business grow
This program is fully funded for selected businesses.Thanks to the support of PwC US and Bpeace’s network of partners and volunteers, participants receive access to an experience valued at over $20,000 USD, at no cost. This is your opportunity to gain the support, guidance, and network needed to grow your business—without the financial barrier.
TESTIMONIALS
My mentor’s experience and affirmations were precisely what I needed. My time with her was way better than I imagined. Her individual attention really helped me grow, gain confidence, and understand my business, its potential, and my place in it.
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My mentor’s experience and affirmations were precisely what I needed. My time with her was way better than I imagined. Her individual attention really helped me grow, gain confidence, and understand my business, its potential, and my place in it.
The most valuable aspect of the program was the mentorship. You gain a dedicated advisor committed to your growth, offering consistent guidance and support like a board member. This level of mentorship sets the program apart.
The most valuable aspect of the program was the mentorship. You gain a dedicated advisor committed to your growth, offering consistent guidance and support like a board member. This level of mentorship sets the program apart.
Bpeace’s program stands out for its holistic and comprehensive approach. It felt like an intensive business school experience, with a focus on practical tools and strategies. It’s a robust program that delivers valuable insights and practical strategies for business growth.
Bpeace’s program stands out for its holistic and comprehensive approach. It felt like an intensive business school experience, with a focus on practical tools and strategies. It’s a robust program that delivers valuable insights and practical strategies for business growth.
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faqs
Who qualifies for the Supplier Excellence program?
Supplier Excellence is designed for growth-oriented professional services businesses seeking to strengthen their readiness for corporate procurement opportunities.
Businesses should meet the following minimum criteria:
- Have a minimum of four years of formal operation in the United States
- Be a non-manufacturing professional services business
- Generate an average of $300,000 in annual revenue
- Employ a minimum of three full-time employees
- Demonstrate strong growth potential and capacity to create jobs
- Show a strong interest in corporate procurement opportunities
Is the program focused on any specific industries?
Supplier Excellence is open to non-manufacturing professional services businesses across a range of industries, including:
- Translation and interpretation services
- Product and technology services
- Video production and virtual events
- Learning and development
- Event management
- Audit, reporting, and data-driven services
Additional professional services businesses with strong growth potential are also encouraged to apply.
How does Supplier Excellence assess the specific needs of my business?
The program begins with a baseline assessment, including an initial pitch presentation and readiness evaluation, to better understand your business’s strengths, challenges, and growth opportunities.
Based on these insights, participants receive tailored guidance and support throughout the program. Deep dive sessions, mentorship, and advisory support are designed to help businesses strengthen areas such as pricing, operations, sales, financial readiness, positioning, and corporate procurement preparedness.
Each participant also works toward a customized Success Plan focused on practical application and measurable progress.
What topics does the program cover?
Deep dive topics may include:
- Supplier pitch and readiness assessment
- Positioning and market differentiation
- Sales and corporate procurement
- Technology and digital enablement
- Talent and organizational capacity
- Financial readiness and pricing strategy
Throughout the program, participants work to strengthen core business fundamentals—including strategy, pricing, operations, and delivery capacity—while refining their ability to position and present their business to corporate clients.
Topics and areas of focus may be adjusted based on participant profiles, readiness levels, and priority needs identified during the baseline assessment to ensure a tailored, high-impact experience.
What is the duration of the program, and what is the expected time commitment?
Program activities will run from July through December 2026. Participants should plan to dedicate approximately 2.5-4 hours per week throughout the six-month program.
This includes:
- Deep dive sessions and webinars
- Office hours and advisory sessions
- Self-paced digital learning
- Peer learning activities
- Preparation for pitch presentations and program deliverables
Some activities are optional, allowing participants flexibility based on their business needs and schedules.
Who from my team should participate in the program?
Supplier Excellence is designed primarily for business owners, founders, and CEOs. We also encourage participants to involve key members of their leadership team in relevant sessions and activities when beneficial to the business.
Is the program virtual or in person?
Supplier Excellence is delivered virtually, allowing businesses from across the United States to participate while maintaining flexible access to sessions, mentorship, and learning resources.
Is there any cost to participate?
No. Supplier Excellence is fully funded for selected participants. The Supplier Excellence accelerator is led by Bpeace with support by PwC US.
Selected businesses will receive access to an experience valued at over $20,000, including mentorship, advisory support, hands-on experience led sessions with expertise, and access to Bpeace’s network of 700+ business professionals.
Will participation guarantee procurement opportunities with PwC or other organizations?
No. Supplier Excellence is designed to help businesses become more competitive and better prepared for corporate procurement opportunities. Program participation does not guarantee contracts or supplier relationships with PwC US or any other organization.
What happens after the program ends?
Participants can continue to be part of Bpeace’s broader community and network of business owners and seasoned industry leaders. We encourage ongoing connections between participants and mentors beyond the formal conclusion of the program.
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