3. Statement by the Minister for Finance and Local Government: Procurement Update

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 3:30 pm on 25 January 2022.

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Photo of Rebecca Evans Rebecca Evans Labour 3:30, 25 January 2022

Yes, thank you for raising that. And I know that you have written to the Minister for Economy, setting out your concerns particularly in regard to Elite Clothing, and I have had the opportunity to look at that, and I know that the Minister is preparing a response to that. 

I know the commercial procurement delivery team has established a dynamic purchasing system for PPE and work wear, and that's designed to maximise the opportunities for Wales-based employers to engage, and Elite Clothing is now part of that. And that means that the Welsh public service organisations can now liaise directly with them rather than going through sub-contracting arrangements, which hopefully will provide a quicker route to their door for the Welsh public service.

But, as I say, I'm aware of the issue and the fact that the Minister for Economy is looking into it, and I'll be sure to have a conversation with him about it after your contribution today.