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National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS)

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The NPPS sets strategic procurement priorities (SMEs, social value, resilience) that authorities must consider under the Procurement Act 2023.

Last updated: 18 May 2026

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Align capture narratives to NPPS themes when selling to central government and adopting authorities.

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What is National Procurement Policy Statement?

The NPPS sets UK government strategic priorities for procurement (SMEs, social value, innovation, supply chain resilience) that contracting authorities must have regard to under the Procurement Act 2023.

Is this still current after February 2025?

Yes under the Procurement Act 2023.

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