Social Procurement To Create Jobs For All Victorians
09 May 2018
Victorian Government:
The Andrews Labor Government is making
sure everyone gets a fair go with Victorian Government departments and
agencies to use their buying power to deliver
social and sustainable
outcomes for all Victorians.
Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll and Minister for
Finance Robin Scott today launched the Victorian Social Procurement
Framework at social enterprise hub Donkey Wheel House.
The whole-of-Government approach to social
procurement is an Australian
first and will apply to purchases of all goods, services and
construction by departments and agencies.
The framework will mean businesses who use social and disability
enterprises or
Aboriginal businesses in their
tenders for government
contracts will have a competitive edge over those who don’t.
This will create
jobs for those facing barriers to employment including
Aboriginal people, long-term jobseekers, at-risk women, victims and
survivors of family violence, people with a disability and young
Victorians.
Victoria has a successful track record of leveraging its spend on
major projects, including
Level Crossing Removals, the
Metro Tunnel, and
the
Westgate Tunnel to deliver social and sustainable outcomes.
This initiative builds on Victoria’s national leadership in the social
enterprise sector, where more than 3,500 social enterprises operate and
contribute more than $5 billion to the Victorian economy.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Industry and Employment Ben
Carroll
“This Australian first, whole-of-Government approach, will deliver real
benefits to those Victorians struggling to find work.”
“Social procurement ensures that value for money is not solely focused
on the cheapest price, but also maximises social and economic benefits
for all Victorians.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Finance Robin Scott
“This framework gives social value for Victorians while delivering
valuable services and infrastructure for Victoria.”
“This Framework shows the Andrews Labor Government is leading the way by
ensuring its purchasing decisions can add value that benefits all
Victorians.”
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Source: Victorian Government - www.premier.vic.gov.au
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