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Defence: Contracts

Asked by Derek TwiggLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 13 July 2026UIN 16843

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many documents an SME has to complete before being considered eligible to bid for contracts with his Department.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The specific accreditation requirements placed on a supplier will vary from contract to contract, but will typically include the need to provide cyber security certification, financial records and appropriate insurance.

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