We have published a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note, SPPN 3/2021 which advises public bodies how to implement Fair Work First (FWF) criteria in their procurements.
For procurement processes commencing on 1 April 2021, public bodies are expected to apply the 5 FWF criteria, if relevant and proportionate to the procurement exercise. The 5 FWF criteria are:
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Appropriate channels for effective voice, such as trade union recognition;
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Investment in workforce development;
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No inappropriate use of zero hours contracts;
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Action to tackle the gender pay gap and create a more diverse ad inclusive workplace; and
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Providing fair pay for workers (for example, payment of the real Living Wage).
SPPN 3/2021 has good practice examples of what the five criteria can mean in practice and an example Fair Work First question that can be used in Invitations to Tender
Fair Work SPPN 2/2021 on Biteable.