Publications

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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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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…

BSA response as part of the Strategic Defence Review 2024

The BSA has submitted a response to the Strategic Defence Review 2024. Click here to read the response.

Policy Reports

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Successful Local Commissioning: Principles and Case Studies

This note looks at principles for successful local commissioning, especially in terms of achieving Community Wealth and social value, along…

Frontline Workers Modern Slavery Pack

This document has been produced by the Business Services Association’s Modern Slavery Council. The pack aims to provide an accessible…

BSA Economic Tracker Q1 Q2 Report 2024

This report of the BSA Economic Tracker reflects the responses gathered during the first six editions of the Tracker from…

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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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…

Seminar: Best Practice in Social Value Commissioning – July 2024

In July 2024 the BSA, in collaboration with DWF Law LLP, organised a seminar in Leeds looking at best practice…

Technology and the Future of Procurement Event – March 2024

In March 2024 the BSA, in collaboration with BSA member KPMG, organised an event to explore the opportunities that advances…

Press Release

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Budget Comment

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

BSA letter to the Prime Minister – 15.5.23

The BSA has written to the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Rishi Sunak M.P., following the announcement of the Coronation Medal…

BSA Response to Gillian Keegan Letter on Apprenticeships

The BSA has responded to the reply from Gillian Keegan, Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, following our proposal on levy…