Pledge to use spending power to drive positive change
Liverpool City Council has committed to using its spending power to create a fairer, cleaner, and more resilient city.
With an annual spend exceeding £860 million, the council is uniquely positioned to drive positive change through every pound invested.
The new Sustainable Procurement Strategy is designed to ensure that procurement becomes a catalyst for inclusive economic growth, environmental stewardship, and social value across Liverpool.
The strategy aims to maximise the Council’s impact by:
- Delivering tangible social, economic, environmental, and cultural benefits for Liverpool’s residents and businesses
- Supporting smaller enterprises and underrepresented suppliers to thrive
- Embedding ethical, inclusive, and accessible procurement practices for all
- Driving innovation and improving service outcomes
- Strengthening contract management and commercial skills
- Ensuring best value and long-term financial sustainability
Deputy Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Transformation, Cllr Ruth Bennett, said: “Our vision is clear: to deliver procurement that not only achieves value for money but also leaves a lasting legacy; socially, economically, and environmentally.
“It will be a driver for compliance, transparency of council processes and procedures, and will also provide a platform to support our objectives around sustainable solutions, social value, Net Zero, equality and economic growth.
“By embedding best practice and working closely with local SMEs, voluntary and community sector organisations, and diverse suppliers, we will champion innovation, strengthen contract management, and enhance commercial capability across all of our departments and services.”
The strategy can be read here.