PROCUREMENT

Procurement targeted in bid for growth

An overhaul of procurement processes has been announced by the Government in a bid to revitalise local economies.

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By Martin Ford | 14 February 2025
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An overhaul of procurement processes has been announced by the Government in a bid to revitalise local economies.

Councils will be enabled to reserve contracts for small businesses to maximise spend within their area and the system will be simplified to make it easier for them to win contracts.

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