To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps she is taking to promote access by SME's to her Department's procurement programme.
Answered on
18 October 2017
DFID’s SME Action Plan sets out a range of measures to promote access. These include increased use of social media, a specific email address and forums for SMEs, and breaking up suitable contracts into smaller lots for delivery by SMEs.
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Department for International Development
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