The CBI supports the efforts to reform public procurement rules and regulations, but greater detail and a focus on implementation is vital.
On 15 December 2020, the Cabinet Office released the Transforming Public Procurement green paper which will affect the rules for how the entire public sector spends on everything from outsourced services to common goods. The green paper set out proposals to reform public procurement in the UK designed to:
- speed up and simplify procurement processes
- place value for money at the heart of public spending
- unleash opportunities for small businesses, charities, and social enterprises to innovate in public service delivery
The CBI’s response showed that industry