The Cabinet Office and Government Commercial Function are reforming public procurement policy to prioritize British businesses, jobs, and skills development in government contracting. The Government Procurement Strategy and recent consultation response outline measures to support domestic industry participation and economic growth through public spending. The policy is currently active with implementation of new procurement frameworks and assessment criteria.
The Government Commercial Function has published its strategy for 2026-29.
How we will help government departments meet the government’s aspiration to level the playing field for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
This PPN provides updated guidance on how to create a level playing field for UK steel producers through public procurement.
This Procurement Policy Note (PPN) [and guidance / documents] is now out of date
A summary of the proposed provisions contained within the Procurement Act 2023
This Procurement Policy Note sets out guidance on the updated Outsourcing Playbook and associated guidance notes.
We're changing the way government buys goods and services so we can save money and support the economy.