Preventing tax evasion policy

Sanctions

8.1 Staff who breach this policy will be investigated and may face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for misconduct or gross misconduct.

8.2 In line with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 the council will exclude a supplier from participation in a procurement where the supplier has been found guilty of breaching its obligations in relation to the payment of taxes and may exclude a supplier where the council has knowledge of breach short of a conviction.