Public Sector Supply Chains (Project Bank Accounts) Bill

A Bill to require public authorities to pay certain suppliers using project bank accounts; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Debbie AbrahamsLabour (Co-op)

Last Updated

12 February 2019

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Public Sector Supply Chains (Project Bank Accounts) Bill would require public authorities to pay certain suppliers using project bank accounts (PBAs) on eligible contracts. It creates a legal framework for PBAs, aiming to improve the speed and reliability of payments and setting out who must use them and how payments are processed and monitored. It also covers how the rules are to be implemented and overseen across public sector projects.

Key Points

Public authorities must pay eligible suppliers through project bank accounts for specified contracts.
PBAs are dedicated, segregated bank accounts meant to improve payment speed and traceability for suppliers and subcontractors.
The bill defines which contracts and suppliers are covered and establishes governance, reporting and oversight arrangements.
It provides a regulatory framework to implement PBAs and any connected purposes across public sector supply chains.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. It will next go to committee stage for detailed examination and amendment.

Who is affected?

Public authorities (including central government departments, local authorities, NHS bodies and other public sector organisations)Suppliers and subcontractors delivering goods and services to public sector projectsSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other contractors in public sector supply chains

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Public Sector Supply Chains (Project Bank Accounts)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.