Module 5: Preventing corruption in project procurement
Control of exemptions
- Procedures which allow exemptions to the bid process or timetable should be properly controlled and not be corruptly abused. For example:
- an exemption to competitive bidding, or the use of an expedited process, in the event of an emergency
- an exemption to competitive bidding when only one supplier can meet the requirements.
- These exemptions should:
- only be used in genuine cases, and where there is no other reasonable alternative
- only be used when approved at an appropriately senior management level
- be monitored and audited during implementation to identify possible abuse or corruption.
April 2025
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