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The UK is experiencing a growth in poverty and a decline in social mobility.
Tackling poverty through employment is an essential part of sustainable development. The inclusion of targeted recruitment and training opportunities in public contracts can make a contribution to addressing these issues.
A goal of ‘one targeted opportunity per £1m in contract value’ should be achievable in works and services contracts.
The current processes for ‘sustainable procurement’ in England are relatively weak on these ‘social issues’ that can help to address poverty: the governments in Scotland and Wales have more developed policies and practices.
