Effectiveness and Key Performance Indicators

Key highlights of the work we have undertaken in reducing the risk of slavery and human trafficking are set out below.

  • All staff have access to mandatory ‘Safeguarding’ training.
  • All staff have access to mandatory equality, diversity, and inclusion training
  • All standard tender documentation includes a pass/fail section relating to complying with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and financial due diligence. 
  • Procurement team are MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) qualified or working towards MCIPS 
  • All procurement and safeguarding team members have specific Modern Slavery e-learning training including the Treasurer.
  • A review of the supply market to determine if the category, subject matter, supplier of the contract could give rise to modern slavery risks.  
  • Procurement strategies that take into consideration modern slavery risks ensuring that the award criteria can determine that the winning supplier is capable of addressing any modern slavery risks and issues. 
  • Recording, reporting, and responding to suspected incidents of modern slavery and protecting, where required, whistle blowers. 

During the next year, we will deliver the following objectives which will further enhance the systems and controls that are already in place.

  • The Procurement and safeguarding teams will continue to undertake specific training related to modern slavery and human trafficking.
  • Introducing new mandatory Safeguarding training for all staff which specifically includes modern slavery.
  • Review standard terms and conditions to ensure appropriate clauses are present and use bespoke clauses in relation to Modern Slavery Act when our standard terms are not used. 
  • Review Contract Standing orders to ensure clearer responsibilities regarding Modern Slavery.
  • Utilise the Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT) to work with our suppliers to implement effective modern slavery due diligence. 
  • Publish risks identified and controls taken to ensure that Modern Slavery is not taking place in our supply chain. 
  • Widen Modern slavery training to other key stakeholders such as the Treasurer and Monitoring Officer or delegated officers.