Policy paper

FCDO small to medium sized enterprise (SME) action plan

This SME action plan sets out how the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office will work with small businesses to improve their chances of winning contracts.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 27 January 2022
• Last updated: 2 May 2023 — See all updates

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

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The FCDO is proud of the work we have done with small businesses throughout the years. We have already implemented a range of measures designed to increase small to medium sized enterprise (SME) participation and support economic growth. We are committed to continuously improving on the opportunities available to SMEs and supporting the government target. We want to lead within government, and ensure best practice in our work with SMEs.

Our SME Action Plan sets the steps we plan to take under 3 broad categories, with timescales to ensure we continue to make progress towards our objectives.

SME Advisory Forum

Our SME Advisory Forum members act as consultative industry-focussed body advising FCDO on the small business agenda. The members consist of a range of micro, small and medium business leaders across our supply chain. The forum was selected in April 2023 following an Expression of Interest and meets quarterly.

Forum members:

• Agulhas Applied Knowledge Limited
• Alinea International Ltd
• CGA Technologies
• Development Pathways Ltd
• EDI Global
• Gov Risk
• ITAD
• Landell Mills
• Mannion Daniels
• Social Development Direct Limited

Published 27 January 2022
Last updated 2 May 2023 + show all updates

1. 2 May 2023

   Added details about SME Advisory Forum and how the FCDO can support SMEs.

2. 27 January 2022

   First published.