To enable implementation of the National Procuremnt Policy Statement and take forward commitments in the Plan for Small Business, all central government departments (including executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs)) must set a three year target for direct spend with SMEs (from 1 April 2025) and a two year target for direct spend with VCSEs (from 1 April 2026) and report results annually.
Date: 13 February