BBC News·3 min read·medium
Government to prioritise job creation in awarding public contracts under new rules
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The UK government is overhauling its £90bn public procurement system to prioritize job creation and local skills development over previous social and environmental targets. Bidders for large contracts will now be evaluated more heavily on their ability to provide work experience and training for young people.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Companies bidding for public contracts will have to show how they will create regional jobs
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