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<p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) routinely carries out checks on potential contractors
prior to contract award, including on criminal activity, such as convictions for tax
evasion, bribery or fraud, and a review of a company's audited accounts. These enquiries
are conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Defence
and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011.</p><p>This process is reiterated in
all competitive and single source tender documentation issued to tenderers prior to
any contract award.</p><p>Any suspicion of corruption is reported to the appropriate
authority. Where justified, the MOD can exclude potential suppliers who pose an unacceptable
risk to public money.</p>
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