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Eradicating the use of goods and services tainted by modern slavery in NHS supply chains
21 November 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the issue of eradicating modern slavery in NHS supply chains.
Action Requested
I am pleased to announce that robust regulations will be introduced, requiring public bodies to assess and address modern slavery risks when procuring goods and services for the NHS. Public consultation on these draft regulations has been launched, and we intend to lay them before parliament subject to the outcome of the consultation.
Key Facts
- An estimated 50 million people live in modern slavery worldwide.
- The DHSC delivered a review into modern slavery within NHS supply chains in December 2023.
- Regulations will place legal duties on public bodies to assess and address modern slavery risks in procurement activities for the NHS.
- Public consultation on draft regulations has now been launched.
- The Procurement Act 2023 is scheduled to take effect on 24 February 2025, establishing a new legal framework for public sector procurements.
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