Welsh Government opened consultation on a revised Wales Procurement Policy Statement on 5th November 2026.
Current position
The draft links purchasing decisions with net-zero objectives, waste reduction and the carbon and cost implications across an asset's life. Its central economic priority is strengthening Wales through public procurement. The consultation closes on 28th January 2027.
Why this matters
Councils, housing and public-estate teams can examine how those expectations would affect tender design and contract monitoring. These are proposed policy expectations, rather than evidence of new project awards or achieved carbon reductions.
Next steps
Procurement teams should read the draft and consultation questions before responding. Any final policy and its application will need to be checked after the consultation.
Primary source: Welsh Government, 5th November 2026.