Written question asked by Dan Carden (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 July 2025. It was answered by Georgia Gould (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 July 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Government Departments: Procurement

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the National Procurement Policy Statement, published on 12 February 2025, when he plans to introduce a public interest test for contracting authorities to assess whether work should be outsourced.

Answer: The Government is determined to deliver high quality public services and better value for money for the taxpayer. The Government is currently consulting on introducing a public interest test to assess whether expiring contracts could be better delivered, and drive better value for money, in-house. Contracting authorities are responsible for their own procurement decisions; introducing a public interest test will mean that authorities make evidenced-based decisions on the best way to deliver public services.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 65842
Session: 2024-26
Related items: National Procurement Policy Statement
Thursday, 13 February 2025
Unprinted papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects: Government departments Procurement
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