Question follow-through · 22136

Government Departments: Procurement

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps she is taking to ensure that the Government's definition of social value rewards bidders who support businesses across the supply chain and create jobs.

answeredCabinet Office

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Answering body
Cabinet Office
Tabled
28 Aug 2026
Target answer date
3 Sept 2026
Answer
3 Sept 2026 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 28 Aug 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps she is taking to ensure that the Government's definition of social value rewards bidders who support businesses across the supply chain and create jobs.

  2. 3 Sept 2026

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  3. 3 Sept 2026

    Answer published

    Businesses bidding for government contracts will be judged on their commitment to creating high-quality jobs, tackling skills shortages and supporting young people into apprenticeships and work placements. The Cabinet Office is developing detailed guidanc...

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