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Simple front door for defence suppliers due this year
The UK Ministry of Defence plans to publish a simplified guide to defence-procurement entry points for small and medium-sized enterprises by the end of 2026. In a parliamentary answer, Defence Minister Luke Pollard said the department is mapping routes for companies to compete directly or enter the supply chains of major contractors, while reducing unnecessary obstacles. Firms are currently directed to the Defence Sourcing Portal and the government's Find a Tender pipeline notices, with support from the Defence Office for Small Business Growth. The proposed front door is a navigation and access initiative, not a new procurement programme or guaranteed contract award.