Under new proposals outlined by the UK government, the social benefits that can be derived from contracts must be considered by departments when they set award criteria. The draft social value delivery model sets out policy outcomes which include supply chains that are accessible to SMEs and businesses owned or led by under-represented groups, boosting employability and skills, reducing environmental impacts, modern slavery and cybersecurity risks, and improving gender pay balance, and mental health and wellbeing through public procurements. Read the full story on Out-Law.com