Summary
This consultation aims to ensure that public procurement improves
domestic competitiveness, strengthening the UK's economic
resilience and supporting British businesses
This consultation closes at
5pm on 5 September 2025
Consultation description
The proposals in this consultation aim to build on the changes
introduced in the Procurement Act 2023 to ensure that public
procurement plays its full role in delivering the Government's
industrial strategy and fostering a resilient economy that
supports British businesses and creates good jobs in communities
across the country. These reforms will enhance the UK's economic
resilience and strengthen supply chains in line with the
Government's industrial strategy. They will open up more
opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and
voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are
vital for driving the UK economy. This approach will enable
public procurement to advance the national interest while
respecting the UK's international trade commitments.
How to respond
You can respond to
this consultation here.
We cannot accept postal responses to this consultation unless
there are exceptional circumstances. If you need to send in a
postal submission, contact the Procurement Reform Team
on procurement.reform@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.
The closing date is 5 September 2025.
Documents
Public Procurement: Growing
British industry, jobs and skills (PDF)
Public Procurement: Growing
British industry, jobs and skills (HTML)
Ways to respond
Respond online
