Procurement at DBT

DBT's purchasing arrangements and information for those looking to become a supplier or contractor.

Objectives

Our procurement objectives are:

  • getting maximum value for money in contracting for the goods and services that enable the department to deliver its business objectives
  • enhancing the competitiveness of the supply base
  • ‘value for money’ meaning the best combination of costs, service delivery and quality

Contract opportunities

If you’re interested in supplying Department for Business and Trade (DBT) with goods or services, you can find opportunities through:

Find out more about selling goods or services to the public sector.

Tackling modern slavery

In November 2021, ministerial departments published their own annual modern slavery statements. This set out the steps they have taken to address modern slavery risks in their operations and supply chains.

Read the:

Supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Read our SME action plan to find out how DBT is improving opportunities for SMEs to supply to the department.

For bidding for government contracts, check SMEs: a guide to working with government.

Contact our procurement team on SMEProcurement@businessandtrade.gov.uk

Public Procurement Review Service (PPRS)

The PPRS can support concerns raised by SMEs about public procurement practice.

Find contact details and information about the scope and remit of PPRS.

Transforming public procurement

The Procurement Act will make it easier for businesses to enter public sector supply chains. This will benefit SMEs.

Find out more on how the Procurement Act will deliver a range of benefits for SMEs wishing to do business and deliver contracts for the public sector.

The Official Transforming Public Procurement Knowledge Drops have been designed to provide a high level overview of the changes to the procurement regulations and are aimed at those who have regular interactions with procurement as well as suppliers including SMEs and VCSEs.

Find out more about transforming public procurement.

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