Multiple government departments are developing and implementing Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) action plans to address skills shortages, regulatory burden, and support for the SME sector. Led by the Cabinet Office and Department for Business and Trade across 17 departments, these coordinated plans aim to reduce administrative burden by 25% while improving SME competitiveness and access to support. The plans are currently active with 2025-2028 delivery timelines published.
How the Department for Education (DfE) is improving procurement opportunities for voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).
In response to: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) small and medium-sized enterprise…
In response to: DfE small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) action plan: 2025 to 2028
In response to: DBT small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) action plan: 2025 to 2028
In response to: Defra's small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) action plan: 2025 to 2026
In response to: Cabinet Office and HM Treasury small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) action plan: 2025 …
In response to: MOJ small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) and VCSE action plan: 2025 to 2028
In response to: MHCLG small and medium enterprises (SME) action plan: 2025 to 2028
In response to: DWP small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) action plan: 2025 to 2028
In response to: DHSC small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) action plan: 2025 to 2028
In response to: HMRC small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) action plan: 2025 to 2028
In response to: DSIT small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) action plan: 2025 to 2028
In response to: DfT small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) action plan: 2025 to 2028
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is backing your business by making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains, removing unnecessary burdens and costs.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is backing your business by making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains, removing unnecessary burdens and costs.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is backing your business by making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains, removing unnecessary burdens and costs.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is backing your business by making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains, removing unnecessary burdens and costs.
The Department for Education (DfE) is backing your business by making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains, removing unnecessary burdens and costs.
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is backing your business by making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains, removing unnecessary burdens and costs.
Defra is backing your business by making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains, removing unnecessary burdens and costs.
Cabinet Office (CO) and HM Treasury (HMT) are backing your business by making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains, removing unnecessary burdens and costs.
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) is backing your business by making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains, removing unnecessary burdens and costs.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is backing your business by making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains, removing unnecessary burdens and costs.
Central government departments (including executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies) three year target for direct spend with SMEs.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is backing your business by making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains, removing unnecessary burdens and costs
DESNZ is backing your business by making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains, removing unnecessary burdens and costs.
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is backing your business by making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains, removing unnecessary burdens and costs.
The Department for Transport (DfT) is backing your business by making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains, removing unnecessary burdens and costs.
Strategy setting out a long-term plan for government support for small and medium-sized businesses.
Government’s response to the recommendations of The Willow Review, an independent, government-backed review exploring the benefits of sustainability for small and medium-sized enterprises.
An overview of departmental efficiency targets and delivery plans for Spending Review 2025.
In response to: Crown Commercial Service SME and VCSE Action Plans
The action plans outline how the CCS will help departments meet the government’s aspiration to work more with SMEs, and how it will improve awareness of VCSEs.
In response to: 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.
In response to: Cabinet Office Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Action Plan
Cabinet Office's SME Action Plan highlights the measures we are taking to ensure SMEs can better access new opportunities to supply government.
How DfE is procuring and working with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
In response to: DWP action plan for small and medium-sized enterprises, 2022 to 2023
How DWP is working to increase the level of procurement business with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
How DWP is working to increase the level of procurement business with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
This plan highlights the measures HMT is taking to ensure SMEs can access new opportunities to supply the department, providing clear spend targets for the department to work towards.
Government support for small to medium-sized businesses and start-ups: from finance to help and advice.