Question reference: S6W-01249
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 6 July 2021
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Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 9 August 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the Fair Work criteria were reportedly not applied to the evaluation of bids that resulted in NHS Education for Scotland awarding a contract to Amazon.
Answer
It is a matter for each individual Public Body to decide how to address Fair Work First in their procurement processes, with decisions being taken on a case-by-case basis. In doing so, all Bodies are expected to apply the Fair Work First criteria to all new regulated procurement processes from 1 April 2021, wherever relevant and proportionate to do so. This procurement process commenced prior to 1 April 2021.