strategic procurement::epo:SocialProcurement

Approach whereby Buyers seek to procure by fulfilling social objectives.<br/><br/>Additional Information: <br/>Socially Responsible Public Procurement (SRPP) -<br/>‘SRPP’ means Procurement Operations that take into account one or more of the following social considerations: employment opportunities, decent work, compliance with social and labour rights, social inclusion (including persons with disabilities), equal opportunities, accessibility design for all, taking account of sustainability criteria, including ethical trade issues and wider voluntary compliance with corporate social responsibility (CSR), while observing the principles enshrined in the Treaty for the European Union (TFEU) and the Procurement Directives. <br/>See Article 18 and Annex X Directive 2014/24.<br/>