GSCOP ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REPORT 2025 – 2026
This report details the actions taken by Lidl Great Britain Limited to ensure ongoing compliance with the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP), which came into force on 4th February 2010. This document also gives account, for the Company’s last full financial year (FY 25/26), of any allegations or disputes that were raised by Suppliers, the level at which they were raised and resolved.
Actions undertaken prior to commencement of GCSOP:
In conjunction with external solicitors:
• All existing Terms and Conditions checked for compliance with the Code.
• Reference to GSCOP made in relation to all existing contracts.
Review of 2025-2026:
Training:
A total of 135 colleagues in Buying and Buying Administration undertook GSCOP training in the reporting period. The CCO also trains relevant colleagues from other supplier-facing departments, such as Stock Accounting, Quality & Sustainability, Logistics and Supply Chain to ensure a high-level of Code awareness across the business.
The CCO’s training and awareness raising activities are supported by quarterly GSCOP Audit Committee meetings in which stakeholders from supplier facing departments and relevant Board members participate.
Supplier Support Team:
The Supplier Support team continues to provide vital on-boarding and operational support to suppliers as well as increased forecasting on demand. The team is also active facilitating important supplier engagement initiatives, such as our regional supplier events, including our first-ever Haulier Day in our Doncaster RDC, promoting the GCA’s Annual Survey, and numerous other projects designed to improve how we work with our suppliers.
Disputes:
Listed below are the instances in which a supplier has escalated a concern that is within the scope of the Code or the Order:
• In 2 instances, a supplier concern was raised at level 1 and resolved at level 1.
• In 4 instances, a supplier concern was raised at level 2 (direct contact with CCO) and resolved at level 1.
• In 8 instances, a supplier concern was raised at level 2 and resolved at level 2.
No disputes were raised to level 3 or 4 (arbitration by GCA or other).
