The Cabinet Office has just launched a 10-week public consultation on further reforms to public procurement, closing on Friday 5th September.
The proposals outlined in this consultation build on the changes introduced in the Procurement Act 2023 and will support implementation of our new National Procurement Policy Statement. This legal framework simplifies the bidding process for small suppliers bidding for public sector contracts and equips us with the tools to maximise value for money. These reforms aim to go further to strengthen the UK’s economic resilience and support British businesses. By strategically leveraging our annual public procurement spend, we can protect our supply chains, open up new opportunities for local small businesses and social enterprises, create good local jobs, and deliver greater value for taxpayers
The consultation document can be found here.
