Written question asked by Lord Clement-Jones (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 27 November 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 December 2023. It was answered by Baroness Neville-Rolfe (Conservative) on Monday, 11 December 2023 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
National Security: Procurement
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what the timeline is for implementing the new National Security Unit for Procurement within the Cabinet Office, as set out in the Procurement Act 2023; and who will be responsible for leading it.
- Answer
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The National Security Unit for Procurement, based in the Cabinet Office, will investigate suppliers who may pose a risk to national security and assess whether companies should be barred from public procurements. The Unit was announced as part of stepped up measures to protect national security in government contracts and will be operational in time for commencement of the Procurement Act in autumn 2024, when debarment and exclusion powers come into effect.
The Cabinet Office will also lead on the new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS). Before laying the NPPS in Parliament a Minister of the Crown must carry out such consultation as the Minister considers appropriate and make any necessary changes as a result of it. Further details will be announced in the coming months.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL588
- Session
- 2023-24
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- National security Procurement
- Legislation
- Procurement Act 2023
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