Written question asked by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Thursday, 26 April 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 May 2012. It was answered by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 May 2012 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Public Sector: Procurement

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office which (a) private sector and (b) charities and third sector organisations (i) attended and (ii) were invited to his Department's briefing on 26 April 2012 on bid opportunities for Government contracts; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Representatives from the following private sector, charities and third sector organisations attended the 'Strengthening Supply Chains' event on 26 April:"British Chambers of Commerce""Business Services Association""Confederation of British Industry""Engineering Employers Federation""Forum of Private Business""Institute of Directors""UK Contractors Group""Intellect""National Grid""Network Rail""BAE Systems (UK Operations)""BT Global Services""Capgemini""Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services Ltd""Serco UK & Europe""Telereal Trillium""Crossrail Ltd""Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations""Research Councils UK"A representative of the Federation of Small Business was also invited but was unable to attend.

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