Publications

PUBLICATIONS

Briefing Papers

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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

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Pathways to Work Green Paper Consultation Response

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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…

BSA response to Cabinet Office survey on the new National Procurement Policy Statement

The Cabinet Office invited contributions to develop the new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) ahead of the commencement of the…

Policy Reports

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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.

BSA Economic Tracker 2024 Annual Report

The BSA has published the BSA Economic Tracker 2024 Annual Report. This report reflects the sector's experiences in relation to…

Successful Local Commissioning: Principles and Case Studies

The movement towards single settlements and the embrace of longer-term budgets represent a significant shift in the landscape of local…

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 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…

BSA Submission ahead of Autumn Statement 2023

The BSA submission ahead of the Autumn Statement 2023 focuses on those projects and policies which will deliver growth and…

Event Write-Up

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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

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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…