Procurement: Does Article 38 of the new directive allows providers to incorporate social issues within the terms and conditions of public contracts?

CIPS_Expert · 22 February 2013 16:58

Yes, the new directive was intended to make it abundantly clear to providers that social factors must be reflected within procurement contracts (along with environmental issues). This principle has also been incorporated into subsequent UK legislation.

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Procurement: Does Article 38 of the new directive allows providers to incorporate social issues within the terms and conditions of public contracts?

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