Sustainable Procurement Tools

Human Rights and Equality related case studies

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Subject

Process/approach

Risks & Opportunities

NHS National Services Scotland - February 2026 Driving Sustainability Through Strategic Procurement

A strategic planning approach to maximising sustainability considerations in selected national frameworks.  

 

Use of the Sustainable Procurement Tools and the Single Procurement Document question 4C.7 supplier selection statement. The inclusion of commodity specific environmental and social requirements and supporting evaluation of these tenders.

Climate Change - mitigation of climate impacts, net-zero

 

Human Trafficking/ Modern Slavery

Falkirk Council

January 2025

Climate Change Plans within Care contracts.

Tailored framework requirements and modified use of 4C.7 supplier selection statement. Early engagement, support and collaboration with suppliers of all sizes.

Climate Change - carbon reduction

Fair work practices and Community Benefits

Human Trafficking/ Modern Slavery

Scottish Government

November 2021

Hard and Soft Facilities Management.

Use of sustainable procurement tools. Expert advice from policy colleagues, externally and from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).

Fair Work Practices

Equality

Community Benefits – jobs and training

SMEs – Subcontracting opportunities

Climate Change - carbon reduction, energy, transport

Circular economy - waste, materials

 

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