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The FCDO should ensure that any future procurement code incorporates the most stringent measures formerly...

Recommendation
The FCDO should ensure that any future procurement code incorporates the most stringent measures formerly used by either department to safeguard against sexual exploitation and abuse in its supply chains.
Government Response Summary
The government states that the current Supply Partner Code of Conduct already incorporates stringent measures, but commits to strengthening the language on expectations in future updates to the code.
Paragraph Reference
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Government Response
Accepted in Part
HM Government Accepted in Part
The current Supply Partner Code of Conduct does this. We will look to strengthen the language on expectations as needed in future updates.
Source
Committee International Development Committee
Inquiry Sexual exploitation and abuse in the aid sector: next steps
Report Seventh Report - Progress on tackling the sexual exploitation and abuse of aid beneficiaries 14 Jan 2021 HC 605
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Addressee Bodies
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.5 yrs
Report published 14 Jan 2021