Understanding PPN 002: What Every UK Supplier Needs to Know

PPN 002 represents one of the most important shifts in UK public procurement.
It strengthens the emphasis on accountability, governance, and outcomes, particularly around social value and organisational capability.

For suppliers, especially SMEs, understanding PPN 002 is essential.

1. What Is PPN 002?

It sets out clearer expectations for public bodies on how to evaluate organisational capability and delivery confidence.
Suppliers are expected to demonstrate:

• Strong governance

• Risk management

• Meaningful social value

• Capability and capacity

• Consistency of performance

2. Why Does It Matter for Suppliers?

Your submission must now:

• Give confidence you can deliver

• Show evidence of impact

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of social value

• Provide proportional, credible commitments

PPN 002 will make weak bids far less competitive.

3. What Should Suppliers Do Now?

• Update internal governance

• Strengthen social value commitments

• Improve evidence tracking

• Professionalise your bid library

• Use a clear, consistent “One Voice” across submissions

4. Opportunity for SMEs

PPN 002 is not a barrier—it actually helps SMEs.
By clarifying expectations, it levels the playing field.

If you can demonstrate capability, governance, and impact, you become immediately more competitive—regardless of size.