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Overview

This amendment to the Procurement Bill adds a new exclusion ground for suppliers involved in forced organ harvesting. It prevents entities engaged in this practice from participating in UK government procurement processes.

Description

The amendment introduces a new clause (14A) to Schedule 7 of the Procurement Bill. This clause establishes "involvement in forced organ harvesting" as a discretionary ground for excluding suppliers from government contracts.

Clause 14A(1): Defines this exclusion as applying if a decision-maker determines that a supplier or a connected person has been or is involved in:

• (a) Forced organ harvesting;
• (b) Dealing in devices, equipment, or services related to forced organ harvesting.

Clause 14A(2): Defines "forced organ harvesting" as the killing of a person without consent to remove and transplant their organs.

Government Spending

The amendment is not expected to significantly affect government spending directly. Its impact will be indirect, potentially leading to a shift in the supplier base for government contracts and possibly increased costs if suitable alternatives are limited.

Groups Affected

• Suppliers: Companies or individuals involved in or connected to forced organ harvesting will be excluded from bidding for UK government contracts.
• Government Departments: These will need to implement the new exclusion criteria in their procurement processes.
• Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting: The bill indirectly supports their cause by preventing complicity through UK procurement.