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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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There are over 919,000 registered small and medium-sized businesses in Moscow. These businesses employ over 3.7 million people—one in three people employed in the city. This large base makes small businesses one of the capital's key partners in addressing a wide range of challenges, from meeting residents' daily needs to implementing major infrastructure projects. Sergei Sobyanin discussed government procurement from small businesses in his address. blog.
"The Moscow government offers entrepreneurs a wide range of support measures. But one of the most significant is the opportunity to participate in government procurement and sell their products or services to a reliable buyer at a reasonable price. Without a doubt, this is what any honest and conscientious entrepreneur needs," the Moscow Mayor wrote.
What the city purchases from small businesses
In 2025, under Federal Law No. 44 "On the Procurement of Products for State Needs," the Moscow Government concluded 268,300 contracts with small businesses across Russia. This represents almost three-quarters of the city's total government contracts.
Last year, the largest number of contracts—48,600—were for medical products and pharmaceuticals. Construction goods (22,700 contracts) and household goods, including home appliances (20,900) came in second and third.
In addition, the city actively purchased educational services (20.1 thousand contracts), information technology products, communications equipment, office equipment and electronics (13.5 thousand) from small businesses.
Almost 60 percent of contracts were awarded to Moscow-based entrepreneurs, while the remainder were awarded to regional suppliers. Among the most active procurement participants were small businesses from the Moscow, Sverdlovsk, Nizhny Novgorod, and Vladimir regions, as well as from St. Petersburg.
The winners of the Moscow Procurement Leaders competition were selected in the capital.Moscow is creating conditions for the development of female entrepreneurship, Sobyanin said.
How the capital helps gain access to trading
Large companies have dedicated departments whose employees monitor specialized tenders to ensure they don't miss out on opportunities. Small businesses lack these opportunities, so the city helps entrepreneurs gain access to tenders.
Starting in 2022, all Moscow-based procurements worth up to 20 million rubles will be made exclusively to small businesses. This measure was introduced as additional support for small businesses.
In addition, on the portal Small Business of Moscow The free online service "Selection of Public Procurement under 44-FZ/223-FZ" is available. Experts from the State Budgetary Institution "Small Business of Moscow" are available to provide consultations to entrepreneurs if needed.
This service helps entrepreneurs find suitable tenders on online trading platforms. It takes into account the specifics of their businesses and displays current procurements for which bids are being accepted. The service is available to companies, sole proprietors, and self-employed individuals operating in Moscow. It is also open to those planning to start their own business in the capital.
The Supplier Portal is another important tool for supporting small businesses. Here, schools, kindergartens, clinics, and other institutions purchase essential products through small-volume procurement. Over 90 percent of all suppliers on the portal are small and medium-sized businesses. Last year, a service for streamlining procurement documentation was launched on the portal. Artificial intelligence generates contract summaries, helping entrepreneurs quickly assess the key details of a procurement and decide whether to participate.
Every day onplatform On average, around 800 bidding sessions are published. The service automatically generates a summary for each one. On average, seven entrepreneurs participate in each mini-auction, and the starting bid price is reduced by 14 percent.
Work plays a significant role Moscow Guarantee FundIt helps entrepreneurs obtain financing and bank guarantees for the execution of government contracts. Its guarantees cover up to 70 percent of a business's liabilities, and the maximum guarantee amount reaches 100 million rubles. This makes it easier for entrepreneurs to obtain loans, and for banks to reduce the risks involved in issuing loans.
Thanks to the guarantee support, the sports event organizer, Jukka Travel, signed 22 government contracts in 2025.
The Ortomoda Shoe Design Center, which produces orthopedic footwear for people with disabilities, has signed 12 contracts.
"Thanks to the active participation of small businesses in public procurement, the city receives the necessary products at reasonable prices. Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to grow their businesses, feed their families, and create new jobs. This fully meets the goals of the national projects 'Efficient and Competitive Economy' and 'Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State,'" the Moscow Mayor emphasized.
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