Written question asked by Madeleine Moon (Labour) on Thursday, 26 April 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 May 2012. It was answered by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 May 2012 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Public Sector: Procurement
- Question
- To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if he will give consideration to requiring companies bidding for public sector contracts to comply with specified (a) social, (b) environmental and (c) ethical criteria; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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Social, environmental and ethical criteria can be taken into account during the procurement process where they are non-discriminatory, represent value for money, and the factors in question are relevant to the subject matter of the contract.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 106299; 543 c1540-1W
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Public sector Procurement
- Link
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