There will be a Westminster Hall debate on access to and acceptance of cash during and beyond the Covid-19 pandemic on Thursday 3 December at 1:30 pm.
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Briefing paper: public procurement and contracts (1 MB, PDF)
Much procurement is governed by EU principles and rules, intended to ensure that the EU public procurement market is open and competitive and that suppliers are treated equally and fairly. The UK also has its own procurement legislation, as well as guidance intended to ensure that public money is spent well.
Public sector procurement and contract management are often in the news when a contract goes wrong or a supplier fails. There have been various examples of problems with procurement, contract management or dependence on particular suppliers. The government has been working to improve its commercial and contract management capabilities.
Procurement can be used to promote wider policies – this briefing paper discusses government policies to promote value for money, small businesses, social value and local growth.
Finally, the paper looks at responding to constituent requests relating to procurement and explains how to find out more about particular contracts.
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Briefing paper: public procurement and contracts (1 MB, PDF)
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