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<p>Intensive collaboration with the private sector specifically on procurement has
been, and continues to be, both necessary and essential for Government to properly
manage and handle the Covid-19 crisis. During the most challenging periods, being
able to procure at speed was critical in providing that response. Despite that, the
Government has always made clear that all contracts, including all those entered into
as part of the Government’s Covid-19 response, must achieve value for money for taxpayers
and use sound commercial judgement. The details of all awards are published in line
with Government transparency guidelines.</p><p>Proper due diligence is carried out
for all government contracts and Government takes these checks extremely seriously.
Government Departments, as individual contracting authorities, are responsible for
ensuring that they have in place robust processes for spending public money fairly
and achieving value for money for the taxpayer. This includes ensuring that appropriate
levels of due diligence are undertaken on the supplier prior to award of contracts.</p><p>
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