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Written question asked by Luke Akehurst (Labour) on Thursday, 25 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026. It was answered by Chris Ward (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Public Sector: Procurement

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 23 June 2026 to Question 9768 on bus manufacturing and public procurement, when the Government intends to publish updated procurement guidance reflecting the new definition of social value for public procurement.

Answer

The Government has announced its intention to redefine social value in central government procurement, to put community impact at the heart of public procurement decisions. This will help to ensure public expenditure directly targets the creation of local jobs, skills, apprenticeships, and regional opportunities for growth.

We are working with a range of stakeholders to develop this definition and will publish it shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13313
Session
2026-27
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Subjects
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Link
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