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The UK public sector spends hundreds of billions each year on goods and services.
A large share goes to a small group of major suppliers, whose role in delivering public services has sparked ongoing debate and, at times, controversy.
To unpack the role of these major suppliers in UK public procurement, Tussell is proud to have partnered with the Institute for Government (IfG), the UK’s leading think tank on government reform and accountability, for a special edition of the Inside Briefing podcast.
🎧 Click here to listen to the full Inside Briefing episode.
Hosted by Nick Davies, the discussion featured:
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Gus Tugendhat (Founder, Tussell)
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Lord Francis Maude (former Minister for the Cabinet Office)
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Richard Holroyd (CEO, Capita Public Service)
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Sian Elliott (Head of Organisation, Services & Skills, TUC)
Together, they explored:
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The scale of procurement with large suppliers
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How the government's relationship with major vendors has evolved
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Whether procurement has become a “race to the bottom”, and how to change this
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How SMEs and local businesses can be better supported in government procurement
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What the 2023 Procurement Act could mean for transparency and accountability
🎧 Click here to listen to the full Inside Briefing episode.
All of the data cited by Gus in this podcast comes directly from Tussell's market intelligence platform. To learn how it works, book in some time with our team.
