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<p>Following Carillion’s collapse, Highways England re-examined the adequacy of the
current tests it carries out in relation to suppliers’ financial viability. Although
it concluded that the indicators and processes it is using remain robust, Highways
England has increased the resource levels in the team responsible for these finance
checks, allowing more suppliers to be considered in depth.</p><p> </p><p>Highways
England continues to work with the Department for Transport and other stakeholders
to review the process for testing the financial standing of suppliers, and has made
clear it will seek to implement lessons and best practice identified as appropriate
in the coming months.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
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