Overview

This bill amends the Procurement Bill to add a new ground for excluding suppliers from government contracts. This ground specifically targets suppliers involved in forced organ harvesting, preventing such entities from participating in UK public procurement.

Description

The amendment adds a new clause (14A) to Schedule 7 of the Procurement Bill. This clause establishes "involvement in forced organ harvesting" as a discretionary reason to exclude a supplier from a government contract.

Clause 14A(1) defines this ground as encompassing:

• The supplier's involvement in forced organ harvesting.
• Involvement of a connected person in forced organ harvesting.
• Dealing in devices, equipment, or services related to forced organ harvesting.

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

Government Spending

The amendment is not expected to significantly impact government spending. The cost will likely be minimal, primarily related to the administrative processes of implementing the new exclusion ground.

Groups Affected

Groups potentially affected include:

• Suppliers: Companies involved in, or connected to, forced organ harvesting will be excluded from bidding on UK government contracts. This could have significant financial consequences.
• Government Procurement Agencies: These agencies will need to implement processes to identify and assess suppliers against the new exclusion ground.
• Human Rights Organizations: These groups may see the amendment as a positive step in promoting ethical sourcing and combating forced organ harvesting.

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