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Average share of local spend [167.6 kB]
Based on multiple datasets, this chart compares different areas within the public sector, in terms of the average percentage of core trade spend, that they spent locally.
Suppliers at Risk ( Core Trade) [125.9 kB]
This Observatory statistic provides a sectoral comparison of the average number of core trade suppliers deemed to be ‘at risk’ in the event of cessation or curtailment of trade. A core trade creditor is defined as a third party supplier of goods & services with whom more than £1,000 (GROSS) was spent in the prior 12 months.
Spend per Creditor (Core Trade) [128.8 kB]
This Observatory statistic provides a sectoral comparison of the average spend per ‘active’ core trade creditor. A core trade creditor is defined as a third party supplier of goods & services with whom more than £1,000 (GROSS) was spent in the prior 12 months.
Share of Spend with SMEs ( Core Trade) [124.3 kB]
This Observatory statistic provides a sectoral comparison of the average proportion of spend with core trade suppliers who employ less than 250 employees. A core trade creditor is defined as a third party supplier of goods & services with whom more than £1,000 (GROSS) was spent in the prior 12 months.
Share of Spend with New Businesses ( Core Trade) [126.7 kB]
This Observatory statistic provides a sectoral comparison of the average proportion of spend with core trade suppliers who have come into existence since 2002. A core trade creditor is defined as a third party supplier of goods & services with whom more than £1,000 (GROSS) was spent in the prior 12 months.
Invoice Volume per Creditor ( Core Trade) [128 kB]
This Observatory statistic provides a sectoral comparison of the average invoice volume per ‘active’ core trade creditor. A core trade creditor is defined as a third party supplier of goods & services with whom more than £1,000 (GROSS) was spent in the prior 12 months.
Invoice Value per Creditor ( Core Trade) [129.2 kB]
This Observatory statistic provides a sectoral comparison of the average invoice value per ‘active’ core trade creditor. A core trade creditor is defined as a third party supplier of goods & services with whom more than £1,000 (GROSS) was spent in the prior 12 months.
Average Creditor Count ( Core Trade) [120.7 kB]
This Observatory statistic provides a sectoral comparison of the average number of ‘active’ core trade creditors. A core trade creditor is defined as a third party supplier of goods & services with whom more than £1,000 (GROSS) was spent in the prior 12 months.
Invoice Distribution - Aggregate Invoice Volume [129.3 kB]
Based on multiple datasets , this graph compares the aggregate volume of invoices received within specific different sectors, with that received on a national basis across all public sector.