Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 16843
Defence: Contracts
Tabled: 8 July 2026
Answered: 13 July 2026
Named DayQuestion
Derek Twigg
Labour — Widnes and Halewood
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many documents an SME has to complete before being considered eligible to bid for contracts with his Department.
Answer
Luke PollardThe specific accreditation requirements placed on a supplier will vary from contract to contract, but will typically include the need to provide cyber security certification, financial records and appropriate insurance.