AQW 7880/17-22

Mr Stewart Dickson
Alliance Party
East Antrim

Tabled Date: 30/09/2020
Answered On Date: 08/10/2020
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Finance for an update on his Department’s work on a social value bill; and for a timeline for the progression of such legislation.

Answer:

It is one of my priorities to ensure social value is a key feature of public procurement particularly to help local communities to manage and recover from the impact of COVID-19.

I will be reconvening the Procurement Board in November and social value will be discussed, including the need for a Social Value Bill. The Procurement Board will consider legislation and refreshed policy on this subject.