The CMA’s response to the Public Procurement: Growing British industry, jobs and skills - consultation on further reforms to public procurement sets out the relevance of market shaping in public procurement and, how government can use proactive market shaping to ensure public procurement delivers wider economic objectives. It also provides views on the practical approaches to do this, informed by CMA experience and casework.



Additionally, it provides specific responses to questions on a proposed public interest test for sourcing decisions and the application of social value criteria in tenders.



For queries relating to the CMA’s response, please contact the CMA advocacy team by email at advocacy@cma.gov.uk.

CMA Highlights Market Shaping in Public Procurement Consultation

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released its response to the Cabinet Office's consultation titled 'Public Procurement: Growing British industry, jobs and skills.' This response outlines the significance of market shaping in public procurement and how the government can leverage proactive market shaping to meet wider economic objectives.

In its response, the CMA shares insights drawn from its experience and casework, offering practical approaches for implementing effective market shaping strategies. The authority also addresses specific questions regarding a proposed public interest test for sourcing decisions and the integration of social value criteria in tender processes.

For further inquiries about the CMA's response, interested parties are encouraged to reach out to the CMA advocacy team via email.



CMA Highlights Market Shaping in Public Procurement Consultation

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has responded to a consultation on public procurement, emphasizing the importance of market shaping to achieve broader economic goals.