Source · Select Committees · Business and Trade Committee
Recommendation 41
41
Paragraph: 169
The post-pandemic and post-Brexit environment will provide the Government with an opportunity to reshape how...
Conclusion
The post-pandemic and post-Brexit environment will provide the Government with an opportunity to reshape how public procurement can be used to drive innovation by British businesses. Whilst there was no appetite amongst witnesses for industrial policy to be used to prop-up failing businesses, beyond support for defensive policy to support change, it was clear that there is a desire for the power of government to more effectively harnessed to meet the Grand Challenges established by the 2017 Industrial Strategy.
Paragraph Reference:
169
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
Not Addressed
78. On the Committee’s request for the Treasury to set out its plans for modernising Government procurement rules, last year (December 2020), the Cabinet Office published the Green Paper Transforming Public Procurement, setting out proposals and demonstrating the possibilities for public procurement rules reform. 79. The proposals aim to simplify complicated procurement processes, reduce bureaucracy, and create a fair, open and competitive system. This will make it easier for small businesses and voluntary and community organisations to compete for contracts while complying with the Government’s international trade obligations. 80. The consultation has resulted in over 600 responses, which are now being analysed in detail. The Government aims to bring forward primary legislation as soon as possible to enact the reforms.