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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) 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 Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 October 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Defence: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 62 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress has he made in developing faster, more agile ways of working that are proportionate to the risk involved.

Answer

Following the Strategic Defence Review the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is implementing Recommendation 62 to simplify and standardise commercial processes and accelerate procurement. This approach includes consideration of a new Scaled Delivery segment for repeatable, lower-complexity procurements using standardised requirements, streamlined approvals and pre-approved routes to market.

The MOD is also developing an Accelerated Commercial Pathway for infrastructure procurements and alongside this, we are strengthening category management. We are also expanding routes to market to better reflect project requirements, market capability and delivery risk, including improving opportunities for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises.

In addition, we are increasing the use of collaborative delivery models including alliancing, strategic supplier partnerships and target cost contracts. This will encourage early contractor involvement, improve programme certainty and ensure risk and reward are shared appropriately between Government and industry whilst streamlining the process.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23011
Session
2026-27
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP2025-0341
Monday, 2 June 2025
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Defence Procurement
Link
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