What are Social Criteria in Procurement?
Social criteria promote fair working conditions, inclusion, human rights, and social responsibility in public procurement.
Legal Framework
- Section 97(3) GWB: Consideration of social aspects
- Section 128 GWB: Contract performance conditions
- State procurement laws: Wage compliance, minimum wage, ILO standards
- Supply Chain Act (LkSG): Human rights due diligence
Application
As performance conditions (wage compliance), suitability criteria (ILO standards), award criteria (apprenticeships), and contract conditions (equality concepts).
ILO Core Labor Standards
No child labor, no forced labor, freedom of association, and no discrimination.
How Patterno Helps
Patterno identifies social criteria in tenders, helping you navigate wage compliance and ILO standards requirements.