Contract Opportunities for Small Businesses in Surrey
The UK Government’s Procurement Act 2023, which came into effect earlier this year, signals a renewed commitment to increase SME participation in public sector supply chains. With new statutory duties requiring central government departments and public bodies to set and report on direct SME spend targets, a real opportunity is emerging for small and medium-sized enterprises to play a more significant role in delivering public services.
Despite positive growth in the absolute value of public contracts awarded to SMEs, recent data shows that SMEs still only receive around 20% of total public procurement spend – a figure that has barely moved in the last five years. Encouragingly, local authorities continue to lead the way, with a larger share of their procurement spend reaching SMEs compared to central government bodies.
This is particularly relevant here in Surrey, where local authorities and public sector organisations; including Surrey County Council and its borough and district sub-authorities – manage a significant procurement budget across a wide range of services. For SMEs already in the public sector supply chain and those looking to break in, now is the time to align with the Government’s push and present compelling, value-driven proposals.
Support for Surrey-Based Suppliers and Aspiring Bidders
To support this national agenda locally, Spelthorne Business Forum and Surrey FSB member Omar Hadjel, a procurement and social value specialist, is offering targeted support for businesses seeking to enhance their position in the public sector market.
Omar brings a unique dual perspective – as a bid support consultant and GRI-certified sustainability professional – to help suppliers:
Improve their bid success rate through tailored guidance and proposal support.
Develop a strong, place-based social value offer that resonates with local priorities and stakeholder expectations.
Understand how to navigate public procurement frameworks and align submissions with the Procurement Act 2023 reforms and UK Government’s national priorities.
Free Consultation Offer
As part of this initiative, Omar is offering a free 30-minute consultation to:
Surrey-based suppliers, or
Any supplier aspiring to secure contracts from Surrey County Council or its associated local authorities, who collectively manage a procurement budget worth hundreds of millions of pounds annually.
Whether you’re an existing supplier looking to sharpen your bid strategy or a business new to public contracting and unsure where to begin, this is your chance to access expert guidance at no cost.
Call to Action
Public procurement is evolving – and now is the time for SMEs to step forward. If you're ready to:
Compete more effectively for public sector contracts
Align your offering with local community need
Maximise your contribution through social value
…then reach out today for your free consultation.
👉 Book your free consultation today
Contact Omar Hadjel
Sustainability Consultant I Procurement Specialist
📧 omar.hadjel@hadomconsulting.com
📞 0775 226 8094
