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Analysis: Tech SMEs in the Public Sector Market

Analysis: Tech SMEs in the Public Sector Market

Posted by Ben Pollard Picture of Ben Pollard on 14 April 2026

In FY24/25, SMEs accounted for 12% of the £19.1bn public sector tech market, up from 10% five years prior.

That's a significant jump, though it's still below the 20% government-wide SME spending average.

But, with new departmental Central Government SME spending targets in place, everything is to play for. 

Tussell's new Public Sector Guide for Tech SMEs dives deep into government and NHS tech procurement to help small and medium-sized firms do more business with the public sector. Download it here.

 

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💭 What does the Public Sector Guide for Tech SMEs include?

Tussell's Public Sector Guide for Tech SMEs includes analysis on:

  • The size, growth and trends in the public sector tech market

  • Which buyers are spending the most with technology SMEs, and where demand is surging

  • What the NHS, Local Gov't and Central Gov't picture looks like

  • The frameworks and routes-to-market tech SMEs are taking to win work

  • Details of upcoming opportunities - and tips on how to win more contracts through a proactive approach to sales

  • ... and much more!

Download Tussell's Public Sector Guide for Tech SMEs

Tussell is the market's trusted source of insight into UK public procurement.

To see how Tussell can help suppliers do more business with government, and public bodies make smarter procurement decisions, click here.