Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision about public procurement in respect of British goods and services in relation to social value and contract award notices; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill

What stage is the Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill at?

The Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill?

The Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill was sponsored by Sarah Champion.

When was the Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 8 July 2026, at first reading.

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