A Bill to establish a presumption in public sector procurement in favour of purchasing goods and services from businesses based in the UK; to require the Secretary of State to publish data on the value of Government contracts awarded to such businesses, and estimates of jobs created as a result, by region and nation; to make provision for a kitemark scheme for goods of predominantly UK origin; and for connected purposes.
The bill would give the government a presumption to buy from UK-based businesses when procuring goods and services. It would require the publication of data on the value of government contracts awarded to UK-origin suppliers and estimates of jobs created, by region and nation, and it would establish a kitemark scheme for goods of predominantly UK origin. The measures cover areas including employment, transport, defence and technology.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If supported, it would proceed to committee stage, followed by report stage and third reading, before moving to the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
