Delivering Socially Responsible Procurement

The public procurement landscape in Wales is changing. The reforms being proposed will drive behavioural and cultural change in Welsh public sector buying – making it simpler, more flexible and transparent, whilst ensuring that well-being outcomes are achieved.

The Socially Responsible Procurement Duty is an important feature of the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act, and will require contracting authorities to put environmental, social, economic and cultural well-being at the heart of their procurement activity. During this session, attendees will explore the concept and application of socially responsible procurement, discuss approaches and share best practice, insights and practical tools to integrate socially responsible procurement proportionately within their organisation.