Sustainable Procurement Tools

Health related case studies

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Scotland Excel

March 2025 

The Multiple Benefits of Public Food Procurement.

Collaborative frameworks supporting local objectives. Engagement with local authorities and public sector, suppliers, Scottish food producers and manufacturers.

SMEs and Local sourcing – Scottish produce, business support, provenance and traceability 
Health - nutrition
Climate change - carbon emissions, food waste

North Ayrshire Council

October 2023

Modular Construction of bungalows that meet accessible needs. 

Use of Prioritisation, Life Cycle Impact Mapping, Sustainability Test tools. Modern Methods of Construction, Category 1, Pre-Manufacturing (3D Primary Structural Systems).

Climate change – materials, waste

Community Benefits – skills & training –Equality and Fair Work Practices

Health & safety

Security & crime

Renfrewshire Council

September 2022

Sensor Monitoring Equipment for Social Housing Properties.

Use of Sustainability Test. Procurement Strategy informed by commodity market analysis and consultation with key stakeholders - revealed a gap in market for an innovative product.

Health - protect and improve tenants health

Climate Change – fuel poverty and energy efficiency

Community Benefits – jobs and Training

Fair Work Practices

Glasgow City Council

February 2022

Fleet Strategy - A Pathway to Zero Emissions Fleet.

Use of sustainability test, to develop sourcing strategies. Collaboration between Corporate Procurement Unit and key stakeholders, whole life costs analysis.

Climate Change - Carbon reduction – hydrogen, energy, embodied carbon, climate change adaption

Community Benefits – jobs, skills and training

Fair Work practices

Health & Safety

 

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