by Victoria Petkovic-Short | Jan 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
We’re proud to announce our latest local business partnership is with The Growth Hub, helping us to empower local SMEs through our ethical procurement platform. This collaboration strengthens our shared mission to help Gloucestershire’s SMEs grow, compete, and...
by Victoria Petkovic-Short | Jan 27, 2026 | Legislation / Regulation
Following the launch of their much-anticipated “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” report on public procurement, which highlighted the untapped potential of British SME businesses, the FSB co-hosted an event in Parliament today with Chris Ward MP, Parliamentary...
by Victoria Petkovic-Short | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Small businesses are being locked out of £400bn public procurement market New “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” report from the FSB highlights that central government spend with SMEs has been “stuck at around 20%” for the past six years. A new report from...
by Victoria Petkovic-Short | Jan 12, 2026 | Gloucestershire Local Economy, Legislation / Regulation, Uncategorized
Gloucestershire Public Sector businesses can now secure more quotes exclusively from local suppliers. The Government has announced new legislation coming into force early this year, making it easier for local Councils to procure services from local suppliers....
