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Ethical Procurement Policy

The purpose of the Ethical Procurement Policy is to outline the Council’s position on various aspects of ethics in procurement as well as to provide appropriate detail on how the Council approaches such matters and how it expects its suppliers and potential suppliers to approach such matters. The Ethical Procurement Policy includes a large section on modern slavery and also covers other areas such as expectations for suppliers, responsibilities of staff, fair employment practices in the supply chain, as well as reporting and whistleblowing.

 

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/07/2024

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
None

Decision due: 17 Sep 2024 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Finance

Lead director: Executive Director: Resources

Contact: Melissa Sage, Head of Procurement Contract Management Email: melissa.sage@oxfordshire.gov.uk.

Plan Reference: 2024/204

Reason No Public Access: None

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