Small Businesses: Procurement
Commons · Question 115151 · Tabled 23 Feb 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Procurement Act 2023 on the (a) number and (b) total value of public procurement contracts awarded to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Answer
Answered by Chris Ward, 5 Mar 2026
This Government is determined to ensure the £400 billion of public money spent on public procurement annually delivers economic growth and supports British businesses, especially SMEs.We are starting to see more opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs as the Pro...