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<p>Public procurement regulations do not contain requirements for public bodies to
include auditing or whistleblowing policies in the operational delivery and management
of public contracts.</p><p>Public bodies in scope of these regulations are individually
responsible for ensuring the accuracy of their own data prior to publication, and
operate their own whistleblowing policies.</p><p>The Government encourages whistleblowers
to get independent advice (e.g. from Citizens Advice) to ensure that they are adequately
protected.</p><p>Public sector suppliers that have not been paid on time can raise
the issue with the Public Procurement Review Service.</p>
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