Government relies on suppliers across a range of areas
The £242 billion that the public sector spends through contracts comprises:
£192 billion on good and services |
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Health | Other central government departments and arm's-length bodies | Other central government entities and devolved spending | Local government | Public corporations |
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£61 billion | £43 billion | £12 billion | £69 billion | £7 billion |
| Capital spending is not separated out by sector in the Whole of Government Accounts |
Source: Whole of Government Accounts 2014-15
Central government contract spend categories 2014-15
Source: Cabinet Office Spend Analytic (Bravo)