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Government Contract means a contract awarded by a governmental entity for general construction, an improvement, a service, or a public works project or for a purchase of supplies, materials, or equipment. (Law Insider)

Government contracts are subject to a myriad of statutes, regulations, and policies which encourage competition to the maximum extent practicable, ensure proper spending of taxpayer money, and advance socioeconomic goals. (Legal Information Institute)

Fujitsu won a £184m government contract in 2021 despite concerns from officials that the system it was offering was likely to be unfit for purpose. (BBC)

The decision to award a government contract to a firm at the centre of the Horizon Post Office scandal has been criticised as immoral by peers. (BBC)

Public sector contracts are legal agreements between a public sector body and an organisation, such as a company, individual or consortium. (tenderconsultants.uk)

In the UK, it is mandatory for all public sector organizations to advertise their procurement opportunities worth over £12,000 (~$15,000) on Contracts Finder (https://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder). For high-value public sector contracts worth over £138,760 (~$175,000), you may use Find a Tender (https://www.gov.uk/find-tender). (Official Website of the International Trade Administration)