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Asked by Stewart

AQW 20712/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Finance

To ask the Minister of Finance for an update on progress in developing a Social Value Bill.

Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 22 June 2021

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
22 June 2021
Answer due by
7 July 2021
Answered
30 June 20218 days after tabling
Department
Department of Finance
Priority question
No

Answer

The Procurement Board has developed an enhanced social value policy that will require contracting authorities to include a minimum weighting for social value in tender award criteria.

I have asked Executive colleagues to approve this policy and once it is approved the appropriate legislative underpinning will be developed.

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