Small
firms urged to help with Government Review
The views of small businesses are being sought on a range of entrepreneurial issues as part of a Government initiative to help smaller firms win public sector contracts.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are being
urged to submit online evidence on their procurement experiences to assist with
the Glover Review, which was announced as part of the Enterprise Strategy and Budget
2008.
A
dedicated Committee is now investigating
whether it is feasible for 30% of all public sector
contracts to be awarded to SMEs throughout the
The public sector currently spends around £160 billion per year on goods and services.
Commenting on the review, Business Minister, Shriti
Vadera, said: ‘Many smaller businesses are more innovative and offer better value
for money but are often disadvantaged when competing against large companies
with more resources to dedicate to tender applications.
‘The
Anne Glover review will help identify where we can
improve accessibility for SMEs and increase their
participation in Government procurement.’
Firms can submit
their evidence via the