Job Support Public Procurement 2026-09-10
2026-09-10
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Alex McIntyre is concerned about the use of public procurement to support local jobs and skills development in communities like his.
What recent steps have you taken to use public procurement to support jobs?
Last month I announced reforms to public procurement that will cut red tape and focus social value on delivering good jobs and skills development. In the autumn, I will publish new guidance to ensure that central Government procurement consistently supports jobs, skills and people in every postcode.
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Alex McIntyre highlights Together Gloucestershire as an example of effective procurement that supports local businesses and skills. He asks for a meeting to discuss how to better support and develop this model.
Procurement matters because, done well, it supports local jobs in Gloucester and in communities like mine. Together Gloucestershire is a local organisation that is an excellent example of how procurement can be done differently. It works with local businesses and the public sector to showcase the talent and skill in our county and provides a procurement portal for organisations to access them. Will the Secretary of State meet me and Together Gloucestershire to discuss how that model can be better supported and developed further?
I am grateful to my hon. Friend for bringing the important work of Together Gloucestershire to the House's attention. It is an excellent example of where social value can ensure that British taxpayer's money is directed towards delivering British jobs and skills in our constituency. I will ask the Minister and our officials to meet with my hon. Friend and businesses in his constituency.
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