Publications

PUBLICATIONS

Briefing Papers

All Briefing Papers

BSA Summary: Autumn Budget 2024

Please find the link below to the BSA summary of the Autumn Budget 2024. Download PDF

BSA Summary: King’s Speech 2024

The BSA’s summary of the key bills in the King’s Speech 2024. Download PDF

BSA Summary – Labour Party Manifesto 2024

The BSA’s summary of the Labour Party Manifesto 2024. Download PDF

Consultation Responses

All Consultation Responses

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…

Pathways to Work Green Paper Consultation Response

Click here to view the submission

Response to the Industrial Strategy Green Paper

The Government has published a Green Paper on its Industrial Strategy. The BSA has contributed to the development of this…

Policy Reports

All Policy Reports

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…

Local Government Reorganisation and Procurement

Local Government Reorganisation and Procurement A paper by the Business Services Association September 2025 Click here to view the paper.

The Procurement Act: What Next?

The Procurement Act: What Next? Reflections by BSA Head of Policy Piers Neill 24.2.25 Click here to view the paper.

Speeches

All Speeches

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

All Budget Submissions

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

BSA Submission ahead of Spring Budget 2024

The BSA has made its submission ahead of the Spring Budget 2024. The submission focuses on projects and policies which…

Event Write-Up

All Event write-up

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…

Supply Chain Resilience and Management Event – September 2024

In September 2024 the BSA, in collaboration with BSA member Forvis Mazars, organised a workshop to explore the latest trends…

Press Release

All Press Release

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…