The Scottish Government is consulting on its Procurement Reform Bill. UNISON's policy briefing is available online:
www.unison-scotland.org.uk/briefings/b027_PolicyBrief_ProcurementReformBillConsultation_Sep2012.pdf
Key points
- The SNP 2011 manifesto promised a Sustainable Procurement Bill but the new proposal is weak on sustainability, focusing more on ‘business-friendly’ processes.
- However, it is a good opportunity to strengthen ways in which procurement can encourage important economic, social and environmental benefits, longstanding trade union priorities.
- This should include extending the Living Wage to contractors.
See further UNISON Scotland Policy Briefings here:
www.unison-scotland.org.uk/briefings
UNISON Scotland Bargaining and Campaigns Team
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