Public procurement: a major economic and social lever
Maison de l'Emploi TPM celebrated 20 years of commitment and 4 million integration hours via public procurement.
La Maison de l’Emploi Provence Méditerranée (MDE TPM) marked a decisive step in its action for local employment. On October 2, it organized the third edition of the "Trophées de la Clause" at the Pathé Liberté cinema in Toulon.
This event celebrated a double anniversary: 20 years of the Cellule Grands Travaux Marchés Publics and crossing the symbolic milestone of 4 million integration hours completed in the territory.
5,000 people
Social integration clauses are tools of the Code de la Commande publique, a national market estimated at €110 billion per year. They make it possible to reserve part of the working hours for people far from employment.
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In the territory of Provence Méditerranée, the MDE TPM, via its Cellule Grands Travaux, acts as a one-stop shop. It assists contracting authorities, supports companies in their recruitment, and mobilizes all integration actors.
In 20 years, this policy has proven its effectiveness. More than 5,000 people have benefited from this springboard to sustainable employment. The activity generated annually is equivalent to that of an SME with 310 full-time employees, illustrating the concrete impact of the scheme on the local economy.
A reinforced legal framework
The importance of social clauses was recently consolidated by the "Climat et Résilience" law of August 22, 2021. As of August 22, 2026, its article 35 will require all public buyers to take social and environmental considerations into account.
Although legal tools exist, such as the general administrative terms and conditions (CCAG) of 2021, their mobilization remains improvable. The MDE TPM emphasizes the need for a "reasoned and reasonable" development of these clauses.
The challenge is to size them to the capacities of the territory and coordinate them among all actors. The objective is to build a real territorial strategy serving the most vulnerable audiences, particularly women.
Retrospective and awards
The event was introduced by Jean-Louis Masson, president of the MDE PM and of the Département. The morning, entitled "20 ans de chemin, cap sur demain", offered a retrospective of the scheme.
On the program: a political round table, a playful activity on legal evolution, a theatrical performance, and times for discussion on future prospects.
The Trophées award ceremony highlighted best practices. Four winners were rewarded: two contracting authorities and two companies particularly distinguished by their commitment. The categories distinguished the development of clauses, their application to service contracts, exceeding objectives, and their integration as a human resources management lever.
Photos Philippe OLIVIER.