Bill Requires Public Sector Contracts to Consider Social Outcomes (UK)
Government Will Back New Bill Requiring Public Sector Contracts to Consider Social Outcomes
By Vibeka Mair, Nov. 18, 2010
"[UK] Minister for civil society Nick Hurd has said government will support a private member's bill from Chris White MP which will require public sector contracts to factor in social outcomes alongside price and an organisation's track record.
The Public Services (Social Enterprise and Social Value) Bill is having its second reading in the House of Commons tomorrow.
Hurd, who was speaking at a 3SC House of Commons reception on the future of public services this week, said government would support the Bill's focus on public commissioners considering social and environment values when contracting.
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