Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are central to how we deliver for our defence and security customers. Many of the components, technologies and services in our supply chain come from smaller suppliers who bring specialist skills, innovative thinking and the flexibility to respond quickly. If you run an SME, this hub is here to help you understand how we work with businesses like yours and how you might become part of our supply chain.
SME action plan
Each year in the UK, we spend more than £900m with over 2,000 SMEs and provide additional support through fair payment practices, mentoring and collaboration. Building on this foundation, we are strengthening our approach to create greater opportunities for SMEs, reducing barriers and increasing impact across the defence supply chain. We are working to build a resilient and innovative supply chain where SMEs can engage, grow and contribute.
Our SME action plan lays out our priorities and the actions we are taking.
Building an SME-friendly organisation.
Making it easier for SMEs to do business with us.
Helping SMEs develop, grow and succeed.
Creating greater value through SME participation.
Unlocking SME innovation and technology leadership.
Contact the team
For general questions or enquiries (not related to expressions of interest), please use the link above to contact the team. All enquiries related specifically to working with BAE Systems should be directed via the expression of interest link on the areas of interest page.