Central government’s direct SME spend increased from £3 billion in 2009-10 (6.5%) to £4.5 billion (10.5%) in 2012-13. In addition, figures provided by major government suppliers indicate that SMEs have benefited from a further £4 billion (9.4%) in indirect spend through the supply chain for 2012 to 2013.<\/p>
Building on central government reforms to make its business more accessible to small and medium sized businesses, the Government published in Small Business Great Ambition<\/em>, the next steps in taking forward Lord Young’s recommendations to create an SME-friendly ‘single market’ for public procurement.<\/p> <\/p>"}
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