Bid-rigging is a serious form of anti-competitive conduct. It reduces competition among businesses which may result in higher prices for goods and services and less choice for consumers (including business and the State).

In this session, Joseph Walser gives guidance to procurers on how to prevent bid-rigging in their tender competitions. He will also offer practical advice to SME owners on how to avoid becoming involved in bid-rigging and the ways of reporting suspicions of anti-competitive conduct to the CCPC, including anonymously, if need be.

This session led by William Bell from The Housing Agency will cover:

The differences between Design and Build as opposed to Employer Designed contracts
How can Design & Build procurement be utilised to encourage MMC
The advantages of MMC and the areas for consideration
The role of the design teams in D & B
Contractor procurement and selection criteria