Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 72575

NHS: Procurement

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 9 September 2025

Question

Claire Hazelgrove

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase the participation of SMEs in the NHS supply chain; and whether he plans to introduce measures to reduce barriers to entry for SMEs in NHS procurement

Answer

Karin Smyth

Small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) have a vital role to play in supporting our health service to deliver on its priorities for patients and staff.NHS England is committed to improving its engagement with SME suppliers and helping to make it easier f...

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