Modern Slavery Act 2015 - Transparency Statement

Our business and supply chain

The Council is a large employer with around 6,500 staff who undertake a wide variety of roles and have a variety of interactions with the public and businesses. The Council serves a population of 257,280 residents.

The Council spends over £240m per annum with third party suppliers on a wide range of works, goods and services ranging from catering through to care and construction. In the main these suppliers are based in the UK, with less than 1% of suppliers based outside of the UK. The commissioning and management of contracts occurs across all departments within the Council and contracts can vary significantly in value. The Council’s central procurement team will ensure that professional support and advice to the process is available. Whilst the procurement of larger contracts is robust in respect of modern slavery, further work is needed to strengthen work relating to contracts of smaller financial value.