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HM Treasury Group small & medium sized enterprises action plan 2011/12
On 11 February 2011 the Government announced a package of reforms designed to open up the public sector marketplace and enable Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) to compete for public sector contracts with greater support. As part of this initiative, government departments will set out the actions they will take to increase the level of engagement with SMEs and remove obstacles that can make government procurement challenging for smaller businesses.
In 2009-10, HM Treasury spent £117.5m for goods and services procured from a wide range of suppliers, 32% of with organisations defined as SMEs. Building on this success and in order to provide further support for SMEs in competing for public sector contracts, live opportunities with the Department and its agencies on the Government’s Contracts Finder website (external website, opens in a new window).
In addition, HM Treasury Group will:
- HM Treasury website to include a webpage incorporating high level information and contact details for potential suppliers – including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
- HM Treasury to collate and record management information that measures SME engagement in Departmental supply chains/networks.
- Review of Departmental standard tender and contract documentation to ensure that SME participation in the supply chain is promoted.
- HM Treasury to work in partnership with Cabinet Office (CO)/ Efficiency & Reform Group (ERG) and other Government Departments and participate in an annual cross Government supplier engagement event.
- Support HMT Group’s key suppliers to promote the Department’s commitment to SMEs.
The HM Treasury Action Plan will be reviewed in September 11 and January 12 and every three months thereafter, to incorporate feedback received and to ensure that its objectives remain in line with Government policy.
Any enquiries regarding the content of this action plan should be sent to: GroupCommercial@hmtreasury.gsi.gov.uk
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