Scotland written question – answered at on 15 May 2013.
Hazel Blears
Labour, Salford and Eccles
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps his Department is taking to implement the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 in its procurement procedures.
David Mundell
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland
Other than minor or bespoke purchases, the Scotland Office does not undertake direct procurement or tendering projects. It utilises existing framework contracts between suppliers and the Scottish Government or the Ministry of Justice.
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