Public Sector: Construction
Commons · Question 95659 · Tabled 1 Dec 2025 · Cabinet Office · Official record
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Chris Law
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will review public procurement guidance to ensure that locally and sustainably sourced building materials are prioritised in public projects.
Answer
Answered by Chris Ward, 9 Dec 2025
The Procurement Act 2023 allows contracting authorities the flexibility to include considerations such as locally and sustainably sourced building materials in contracts. Any criteria adopted must be relevant and proportionate to the contract. We have con...