AQW 20712/17-22

Mr Stewart Dickson
Alliance Party
East Antrim

Tabled Date: 22/06/2021
Answered On Date: 30/06/2021
Priority Written: No

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

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.