Sustainable Procurement Tools

Skills and training

This guidance relates to the procurement of products, services, or works where there are opportunities to implement employment, skills and training (EST) outcomes and deliver social impact.

Updated June 2025

Overview

Description and Scope
Legal and Policy Context

Commissioning and Pre-procurement

Commissioning & Pre-procurement

Procurement Guidance

Pre-Contract Notification
Supplier Selection
Specification
Evaluation and Award

Post-procurement

Contract and Supplier Management

Annexes

Annex A – Example requirements and KPIs
Annex B – Case Studies
Annex C – Other useful tools and resources
Annex D – Glossary of terms

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