Sustainability in procurement

FCDO Services adopts UK government best practice in sustainable procurement. The sustainability credentials of suppliers are examined and assessed using the relevant provisions of the Social Value Model (Public Procurement Notice 06/20) and the requirement for a Carbon Reduction Plan (Public Procurement Notice 06/21) for larger contracts.

Where suitable Crown Commercial Service framework contracts are available, FCDO Services makes use of these to source products.

FCDO Services is committed to making opportunities accessible to a wide range of suppliers, particularly small and medium enterprises. SME suppliers form 25% of the supply base. Procurement staff hold the CIPS Corporate Ethics certification.

Our Procurement team hold the CIPS Corporate Ethics certification, which is renewed annually. During 2022/23, we delivered sustainable procurement training across the team and are doing more to upskill procurement and other staff across the organisation. Through our activity, we ensure that we use suppliers who support our commitment to sustainability, social value and ethical practices.

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