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Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012
Summary
This Act requires the government and public organizations to think about the wider social benefits when buying services or awarding contracts, not just cost and quality. For example, they should consider whether a company creates jobs, trains young people, or helps the local community—so taxpayers' money does more good overall.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing the idea that when the government buys services (like cleaning, building work, or care), it should choose companies that also do good for communities—like creating local jobs or helping the environment. It helps ensure public money benefits society in more ways than just the basic service being provided.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry that this Act could make things more complicated and expensive for small businesses trying to win government contracts, as they may lack resources to prove their 'social value'. Some argue it could slow down decision-making or that companies might fake their community commitments just to win contracts.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading30 Jun 2010
- 2nd reading19 Nov 2010
- Committee stage19 Oct 2011
- Report stage25 Nov 2011
- 3rd reading25 Nov 2011
Lords
- 1st reading25 Nov 2011
- 2nd reading27 Jan 2012
- 3rd reading28 Feb 2012
Royal Assent8 Mar 2012
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