Sustainable Procurement Tools

Case studies published in 2024

Organisation & date

Subject

Process/approach

Risks & Opportunities

Dundee Health & Social Care Partnership – December 2024

Fair Working principles and test of change in Care at Home service.

Multi-provider framework. Testing impact of implementing fair working principles for the providers workforce – pay for full shifts worked.

Fair work practices

NHS National Services Scotland - November 2024

Haemodialysis Machines and Consumables.

Start of sustainability journey seeking relevant environmental and social improvement, for complex medical equipment and services. Early market engagement. Sustainability Test.

Climate Change - carbon reduction, carbon emissions, extended use and repair, recyclability

Scottish Government - June 2024 (includes video)

Heat in Buildings Scotland National Scheme.

Robust technical specification. Future proof to support innovation. Early adopter of Single Procurement Document question 4C.7, requiring climate change plans from bidders.

Climate Change - energy efficiency 

Community Benefits – vocational training and jobs, including in supply chain

Supply chain development

Fair Work Practices

North Ayrshire Council - May 2024

Millport Coastal Flood Protection Scheme.

Use of Prioritisation, Life Cycle Impact Mapping, Sustainability Test tools.

Open tender. Contract strategy to support objective 'to create a more Sustainable North Ayrshire'.

Climate Change - raw materials, vehicles, waste, climate change adaptation, hazardous materials, biodiversity

Fair work Practices

Community Benefits -  skills & training

City of Edinburgh Council - added April 2024 (video)

Hard Facilities Management contract (opens on Vimeo)

Extensive early market engagement. Use of sustainable procurement tools. Create lasting legacy for social & environmental improvement.

Climate Change - carbon reduction, vehicles and logistics

Circular economy – materials and waste

 

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