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DCMS action plan to engage small and medium-sized enterprises in its supply chain

This action plan sets out our strategy to support SMEs to confidently bid for DCMS contracts, and outlines how DCMS can provide support by tackling barriers and maintaining engagement.

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in driving innovation and growth within the UK economy, opening new markets and creating jobs.

DCMS is committed to maximising spend with SMEs through supporting start ups and small businesses. This action plan details how the department will maintain a high number of SMEs in its supply chains and promote SME inclusiveness to all businesses. DCMS has published a complimentary plan to engage the voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors in its supply chain providing a targeted approach to engagement with the VCSE sector.

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Published 30 March 2023

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