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”
BESS refused on policy grounds
Members debated a 49.9MW battery energy storage facility near Quarrywood, Elgin, and concluded it did not meet local and national policy expectations because of its use of prime agricultural land, unr…
“So, the motion is with Councillor van der Horne, seconded by Councillor Cameron to refuse the plan and application for the reasons stated. The amendme…”
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." …”
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