1. Martin Rhodes Director, Scottish Fair Trade Forum Recent developments in ethical and social procurement

3. “Public procurement is a powerful driver of development. In addition to providing goods and services a country needs, the act of procurement itself can strengthen local economies, support marginalized groups and boost local capacity for commerce.” Ban Ki Moon

4. Existing Legislation – Public Contracts Regulations (Scotland) 2012 Conditions for performance of contracts 39.(1) A contracting authority may stipulate conditions relating to the performance of a public contract, provided that those conditions are compatible with EU law and are indicated in (a)the contract notice and the contract documents; or (b)the contract documents. (2) The conditions referred to in paragraph (1) may, in particular, include social and environmental considerations.

5. EU Law North Holland case (Commission vs Netherlands C ‑ 368/10), EU Directive reform 2014

6. Procurement Reform (Scotland) Bill -Background -Sustainable Procurement Duty -Annual reporting

7. Q&A