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<p>The government remains committed to the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012
and believes it can contribute to creating a diverse public services supply market
and harness wider benefits for our communities.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>On 25 June,
the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, David
Lidington announced our intention to lead by example by extending application of the
Act across central government. Doing so will not require legislation. Officials from
the Cabinet Office, Crown Commercial Service and Office for Civil Society, DCMS will
work together to implement this policy with departments and explore further opportunities
for the Act.</p><p> </p><p>There are no plans for a minimum standard of social value
in contracts, to give contracting authorities the flexibility to respond to the maturity
of the relevant market.</p>
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