We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Moray Council in Scotland across 49 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Procurement policy review due
Officers confirmed the procurement policy has not been reviewed since 2007 and said a review is planned for Q4 2025 as part of the next procurement strategy cycle. That suggests a significant governan…
“the procurement policy hasn't been reviewed since 2007... The review is planned for this year. It will most likely be a Q4 activity.”
Sustainability target missed
Sustainability performance was well below target: only 4.08% of contracts commencing during the year included a sustainability target against a 20% target. Officers attributed this to dwindling budget…
“only 4.08% of contracts commencing during the year, which included a sustainability of sustainable target”
Core services overspend remains high
The board is facing significant financial pressure in 2025-26. Officers reported a core services overspend at the end of December and an even larger full-year forecast overspend, with weekly grip-and-…
“"as of the end of December, 2.5 million overspent on core services. The updated forecast position based on end of December is 8.2 million overspent." …”
Forest Academy relocation consultation
Committee approved the statutory consultation on relocating Forest Academy to a new site next to Apple Grove Primary School. The consultation runs from 2025-09-18 to 2025-11-13, with the outcome due b…
“the consultation is due to run from 18 September to 13 November... the final decision on the relocation proposal resides with Moray Council and not Sc…”
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