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Apprenticeships and Skills (Public Procurement Contracts) Bill

A Bill to require certain public procurement contracts let by public authorities to include a commitment by the contractor to provide apprenticeships and skills training; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Catherine McKinnellLabour (Co-op)

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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This Bill would require certain public procurement contracts let by public authorities to include a clause obliging the contractor to provide apprenticeships and skills training. It aims to use public purchasing to boost training opportunities and develop skills across public services. If enacted, the policy would attach apprenticeship commitments to relevant contracts and cover related purposes.

Key Points

  • Requires contractors on specified public contracts to commit to providing apprenticeships and skills training.
  • Applies to contracts let by public authorities, with related provisions.
  • Uses public spending to widen access to apprenticeships and strengthen skills training.
  • Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; originated in the Commons; sponsored by Catherine McKinnell.
  • First reading in the Commons took place on 14 September 2010.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons. It originated there and has a recorded first reading in September 2010; no further progression is detailed here.

Who is affected?

Apprentices and prospective apprenticesPublic authorities and other public sector bodies that award contractsContractors and suppliers bidding for public contractsApprenticeship and skills training providers and employers delivering training

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

14 Sept 2010

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Apprenticeships and Skills (Public Procurement Contracts)

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.

Documents (1)

Bill 70 2010-11 (as Introduced)
BillCommons
3 Feb 2011

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.