Relocalising the Food Chain:The Role of Public Procurement

Adrian Morley

The Regeneration Institute Cardiff University_____________________________________________

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Powys Public Procurement Partnership

Cardiff University Research

Background

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Local Economic Development

The MultipleDividend

Lower Food Miles

Health and Well-being

Re-connecting Producers and Consumers

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(EU) Regulations

Local Procurement Barriers

Cheap Food Culture

Resources

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EU: The Treaty of Rome

RegulatoryBarriers

Domestic: Best Value

EU Public Procurement Directives

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Twin Principles:

What EURegulations Say...

Use of Non-economic Criteria Restricted to Factors that Influence Institutions Directly

Non Discrimination

Transparency

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Progressive Regions: Italy, France

What EURegions can do...

Buy Local Mechanisms:Fresh FoodOrganicSeasonal / DomesticService SpecificationsPDO / PGI ProductsLots, Variants

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Towards Sustainable Public Procurement

Key Requirements:

Devolved Purchasing

Broader Involvement

Local Food Infrastructure

Local Food Culture

Clear Support from ‘Above’

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Massive Potential

Conclusions...

Encourage Innovation

The Role of the Region