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Defence: Procurement

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 December 2025UIN 96297

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) UK-based SMEs and (b) mid-tier suppliers have been offered support through the Defence Supplier Capability Development Programme since 5 July 2024.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Since 5 July 2024, 22 UK-based SMEs have been offered support through the Defence Supplier Capability Development Programme (DSCDP). 19 in total then successfully joined. To date, no mid-tier suppliers have been offered support.

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