Publications

PUBLICATIONS

Briefing Papers

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BSA Summary – Government Response to the School Food Standards Consultation

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BSA Summary: Budget 2026

Click here to read the BSA summary of the Budget 2026.

BSA Summary: Guidance on PPN 026 – The Social Value Model

The BSA has published a summary of the key additional detail provided by the guidance on using PPN 026: The…

Consultation Responses

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BSA response to draft guidance on the Public Interest Test

The BSA has published a response to the draft guidance on the Public Interest Test. Click here to read the…

Northern Growth Strategy: BSA Response

Click here to view the consultation response. This consultation response is in response to the following paper Northern Growth Strategy:…

BSA response to Cabinet Office consultation on further reforms to public procurement

The proposals outlined in the consultation build on the changes introduced in the Procurement Act 2023 and will support implementation…

Policy Reports

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BSA Economic Tracker Q1 Q2 2026 Report

This report of the BSA Economic Tracker reflects responses to versions of the survey published between January 2026 and June…

BSA Economic Tracker 2025 Annual Report

This report on the BSA Economic Tracker reflects responses to versions of the survey published between January 2025 and December…

BSA Economic Tracker Q1 Q2 2025 Report

The BSA has published the BSA Economic Tracker Q1 Q2 2025 Report. This report reflects the sector’s experiences in relation…

Speeches

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David Carr speech at BSA Chairman’s Dinner 2019

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster speech at BSA Annual Chairman’s Dinner 2018

BSA Annual Lecture delivered by Rupert Soames O.B.E., Group Chief Executive Officer, Serco

Budget Submissions

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BSA Budget Submission 2026

The BSA has made its submission ahead of the Autumn Budget 2026. Click here to read the submission.

BSA Submission ahead of the Spending Review 2025

The BSA's submission ahead of the 2025 Spending Review. BSA Spending Review Submission - February 2025

BSA Budget Submission September 2024

The BSA has made its submission ahead of the Autumn Budget 2024. Download PDF

Event Write-Up

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Seminar: Community Impact and Commissioning – November 2025

In November 2025 the BSA organised a seminar in Preston, hosted by the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub. The event…

BSA Women in Business and Infrastructure Services Event – June 2025

In June 2025 the BSA, in collaboration with BSA member Amey, held a Women in Business and Infrastructure Services Lunch.…

BSA Net Zero Summit – May 2025

In May 2025, the BSA, in collaboration with BSA member Pinsent Masons LLP, held an event to update on national…

Press Release

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UK Modern Industrial Strategy Comment

Responding to the Strategy, BSA Chief Executive Mark Fox said, “Today’s Industrial Strategy rightly puts business services at the heart…

Spring Statement 2025 Comment

Commenting on the Spring Statement 2025 Mark Fox said: "The Chancellor has delivered a tough but practical Spring Statement responding…

Budget Comment

“The Chancellor has clearly set out the Government’s economic approach for this Parliament. The Government has the political strength to…