Sustainable Procurement Tools

Case studies published in 2025

Organisation & date

Subject

Process/approach

Risks & Opportunities

Renfrewshire Council - November 2025 Artificial Pitches Use of Sustainability Test. Procurement Strategy informed by commodity market analysis and consultation with key stakeholders. Single Procurement Document question 4C.7 use as “information only” and refinement of sustainability requirements across similar tenders

Circular economy – materials and waste

Climate Change - carbon reduction, carbon emissions

Community Benefits – jobs and training

Fair Work Practices

Renfrewshire Council - November 2025 Maximising Community Benefits through the Paisley Town Hall Re-development Project Robust and ambitious approach to Community Benefits. Use of mandated job outcomes to emphasise the importance of the requirements to the project.

Community Benefits – jobs skills and training

SMEs – Subcontracting opportunities

Fair Work Practices

North Ayrshire Council - August 2025 HVO Fuel

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

Implementing a low emission fuel source (hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO)) in heavy trucks and refuse collection vehicles.

Climate change - carbon emissions

Circular Economy - reduced waste

Fife Council – April 2025

Prioritising Climate and Procurement.

Structured approach to prioritisation of categories and pipeline projects, to understand where to focus effort to achieve the most positive outcomes. Internal engagement.

Climate change: energy – embodied carbon, vehicles, adaptation & resilience.

Circular Economy - materials

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

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

 

 

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