Procurement
We are the experts in how public bodies can use procurement as a tool for building community wealth - redirecting spending to strengthen local economies and support fairer outcomes for the people who need them most.
Public sector procurement is one of the biggest economic levers places have, yet too often spending flows out of local economies and reinforces inequality.
CLES helps councils, combined authorities and anchor institutions unlock the power of procurement to build stronger local economies. We have developed practical tools and approaches to help public bodies understand where their spending goes, support local and social suppliers and shape markets to deliver good jobs and community benefit. By changing what they buy and how they buy it, places can turn procurement into a driver of inclusive local economic change.
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Our work combines strategy, research, advocacy and convening — giving places the tools and insights to build stronger local economies.
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