AQW 23508/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Finance
To ask the Minister of Finance for an update on the preparation of legislation to underpin the Scoring Social Value Policy.
Asked by Andrew Muir MLA on 30 September 2021
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 30 September 2021
- Answer due by
- 15 October 2021
- Answered
- 8 October 20218 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Finance
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Procurement Policy Note 01/21 – Scoring Social Value was published on 5 July.
The mandating of the scoring of social value is a significant statement indicating clearly the importance the Executive attaches to delivering social value from its procurement spend.
The appropriate legislation to underpin this policy is under consideration.