So when can I exclude a bidder? According to regulation 23 of the procurement regulations, a public body (including an RSL) carrying out a procurement exercise shall treat as ineligible and disqualify a bidder, if it has actual knowledge that the bidder, its directors (if the bidder is a company) or any other person with powers of representation, decision or control of the bidder has been convicted of certain offences, including:
- Conspiracy
- Corruption
- Bribery
- Incitement to commit a crime
- Fraud
- Taxation offences
- Money laundering
- Attempting
