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<p>We are working with countries across the world to ensure the UK remains a global
leader in free trade as we leave the EU. This year’s Commonwealth Heads of Government
Meeting in London saw leaders adopt a six-point Connectivity Agenda for Trade and
Investment to boost intra-Commonwealth trade to $2 Trillion by 2030. We are also currently
working towards developing our overall approach to potential future trade negotiations,
including with respect to government procurement, and our public consultations continue
to will help to inform this.</p><p>Government is required to award contracts through
fair and open competition in line with international obligations, which ensures value
for money for the taxpayer. We will use opportunities offered by our exit from the
EU to carefully consider longer-term options for the UK’s public procurement rules.</p>
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