Written question asked by Josh Newbury (Labour) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Mark Ferguson (Labour) on Friday, 11 September 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

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Government Departments: Procurement

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether she plans to standardise first aid training requirements across public sector contracts; and if she will include first aid provision within social value procurement criteria.

Answer

The Cabinet Office will publish detailed guidance on the application of social value criteria in central government procurement in the autumn.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

22160

Session

2026-27

Subjects

First aid Government departments Procurement Training

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk