Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 115151

Small Businesses: Procurement

Tabled: 23 February 2026
Answered: 5 March 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

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

Chris Ward
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...
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