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Government Buying Standards

Government Buying Standards are designed to make it easier for government buyers to buy sustainably. They include official specifications, including energy efficiency , that all government buyers must follow when procuring a range of products; information about sustainable…

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Country / jurisdiction: United Kingdom · Year: 2011 · Status: In force · Level: National · Type: Voluntary

Government Buying Standards are designed to make it easier for government buyers to buy sustainably. They include official specifications, including energy efficiency , that all government buyers must follow when procuring a range of products; information about sustainable procurement and how to apply it when buying; and direct links to websites with lists of products that meet the standards

Official source: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sustainable-procurement-the-government-buying-standards-gbs

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