General Overview of the Act Part 3 – Socially Responsible Public Procurement Chapter 2 Section 32 - Public services outsourcing and workforce code
87.This section requires the Welsh Ministers to publish a code of practice (the “public services outsourcing and workforce code”) about employment and pensions matters related to outsourcing services contracts. This is for the purpose of improving the quality of public services or other functions outsourced by contracting authorities. The “social public workforce clauses” (see section 33) are included as part of this Code.
88.Any subsequent revision to this Code must also be published by the Welsh Ministers and laid before the Senedd. The Welsh Ministers must consult with relevant stakeholders in developing or subsequently revising the public service outsourcing and workforce code.