Reappointed As A Member Of The Treasure Valuation Committee
of top class public services."
Figures for government spending with small businesses are measured both in terms of direct spending, where money goes directly from the government to small businesses, and indirect spending, which goes through the supply-chains of larger companies.
For 2019/20, the total direct spend was £6.6bn, compared to £6.4bn in 2018/19, and the indirect spend was £9bn, compared to £7.8bn in 2018/19.
Overall, spending with small and medium sized businesses represented 26.7 per cent of the £58bn spent by the government in 2019/20 – an increase of 1.1 per cent on the previous year.
The boost in spending is a result of both a long-term government commitment and greater working with the sector.
It marks the government’s commitment to obtaining value for money for taxpayers and supporting small businesses and start-ups through procurement.
Work includes talking directly with SME organisations to better understand the challenges and barriers facing smaller firms when bidding for and contracting with government departments.
Details of all contracts awarded by the government are published on Contracts Finder.
United Kingdom - The Secretary of State has reappointed Christopher Martin as a Member of the Treasure Valuation Committee for a term of five years from 7 February 2021. An early interest in the Ancient and Medieval World led Chris Martin into the world of numismatics and archaeology, entering the world of collecting at a very young age. Funding his own collection through trading in ancient coins, he founded the company C J Martin (Coins) Ltd in 1971 and has been dealing in the antiquities and numismatic business ever since.
He has bought, sold and studied enormous numbers of coins and antiquities enabling him to lead at the forefront of the industry and have a wide knowledge of the market. Currently serving on the Treasure Valuation Committee, as Vice Chairman of the Antiquities Dealers Association (ADA) and Chairman of the British Numismatic Trade Association(BNTA).
His brand “Ancient Art” previously collaborated with Fortnum and Mason, the world renowned luxury department store in Piccadilly, for many years and organized over 15 exhibitions based on the Ancient World. From his businesses and passions, he has helped tens of thousands of people to realise the possibility of owning a piece of the past. He has been proud to nurture many of these first time buyers to become the collectors of the future. This role is not remunerated. This reappointment has been made in accordance with the Cabinet Office’s Governance Code on Public Appointments. The process is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. The
Government’s Governance Code requires that any significant political activity undertaken by an appointee in the last five years is declared. This is defined as including holding office, public speaking, making a recordable donation or candidature for election. Christopher has not declared any political activity.
Heather is an experienced Chief Executive Officer within the retail sector, latterly at the lifestyle clothing, purpose-led brand Finisterre. She has worked in retail at board level for 15 years across a number of premium brands including Hotel Chocolat, Laura Ashley & Fat Face.
She started her career in Buying and