Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 109495
Manufacturing Industries: Contracts
Tabled: 28 January 2026
Answered: 6 February 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what criteria is used to assess the suitability of publicly-funded manufacturing contracts allocated to companies.
Answer
Chris McDonaldThe Procurement Act sets out the process that contracting authorities follow when assessing the suitability of suppliers for public contracts, including their capacity and capability to deliver. This approach is supported by guidance in the Sourcing Playb...
ⓘ
This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 109495) →