Wales

The Act makes public bodies across Wales think more about the long term, work better with people and communities and each other, and look to prevent problems and take a more joined-up approach.  This new law means that, for the first time, public bodies listed in the Act must do what they do in a sustainable way.  This means that sustainability will be built into all decisions made by the public sector and those organisations working with the public sector in Wales will need to help their clients meet these sustainability issues.

The Welsh Community Benefits Measurement Tool is used to report and monetise the social value generated by certain projects in Wales. If you are bidding for work in Wales you will need to consider how you can help generate and measure wider benefits for the community as a result of the work you are undertaking.

The Welsh Assembly is committed to ensuring workers are treated fairly and with respect and to making Wales hostile to slavery.  Welsh Government figures show 193 potential victims of slavery were flagged last year.  The Welsh Assembly have produced The Code of Practice – Ethical Employment in Supply Chains which is designed to help ensure workers in public sector supply chains in Wales are employed in a fair and ethical way.

The Welsh Government recently launched the ‘Code of Practice: Ethical Employment in Supply Chains’ to help ensure ethical and lawful employment for workers in public sectors in supply chains. Watch our video to find out more

The Environment (Wales) Act 2016 puts in place the legislation needed to plan and manage Wales’ natural resources in a more proactive, sustainable and joined-up way. This positions Wales as a low carbon, green economy, ready to adapt to the impacts of climate change. It has been carefully designed to help secure Wales’ long-term well-being, so that current and future generations benefit from a prosperous economy, a healthy and resilient environment and vibrant, cohesive communities.

The Welsh Government has published a guide to implementing the Living Wage across Wales and how this can be driven through procurement. Whilst public sector organisations cannot make
payment of the Living Wage a mandatory requirement the Welsh Assembly is committed to promoting the benefits of being a Living Wage Employer.

Since 31 December 2011, the Welsh Assembly has had responsibility for setting Building Regulations in Wales. At the moment, many of the same Building Regulations that apply in England also apply in Wales. However, there are also some important differences.  The links in our resource library will guide you to the key documents that explain the key differences that you as a supplier are responsible for meeting.