Written questions

Small Businesses: Procurement

2026-06-21 · Cabinet Office · 11844 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps the Government is taking to increase SME participation in public procurement opportunities arising from the new guidance.

Answer

This Government is determined to ensure procurement policy benefits British industry and opens doors for small businesses, start-ups, and charities.We recently implemented measures under the Procurement Act 2023 to enable local authorities to reserve lowe...