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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Public Procurement consultation: Growing British industry, jobs and skills

26 June 2025 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Georgia Gould Lab Queen's Park and Maida Vale

Business & Trade

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government is launching a public procurement consultation to strengthen British industry.
  • The consultation aims to reform public procurement practices to support local businesses and create jobs.
  • The consultation will inform the development of primary legislation to enhance domestic competitiveness.

Issue summary

The statement announces a public procurement consultation to strengthen British industry, create jobs, and enhance skills.

Action requested

The Government is publishing a consultation aimed at reforming public procurement practices to boost domestic competitiveness and support local businesses. This will inform the development of primary legislation when parliamentary time allows, aligning with the Procurement Act 2023 and the National Procurement Policy Statement.

Key facts

  • £385 billion is spent annually on goods, works, and services through public procurement.
  • The consultation builds on the Procurement Act 2023 and the Industrial Strategy White Paper.
  • The consultation will help deliver the Government’s Industrial Strategy by maximising value for money and enhancing economic resilience.
  • The consultation period runs until 5 September 2025.
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