Purpose and scope
Bacland Limited does not offer, promise, give, request or accept bribes, and has zero tolerance for corruption. This policy applies to the Director, staff, subcontractors, agents and anyone acting on our behalf.
It covers all our work, including public tenders, dealings with planning and building control officers and inspectors, supplier selection, contract variations, property introductions and private-sector work.
What we require
- Never offer or give anything to improperly influence an official, inspector, procurement decision or contract award.
- Facilitation payments, kickbacks, hidden commissions and false invoices are prohibited.
- If a payment is made because of an immediate threat to personal safety, report it straight away and record it accurately. No one is expected to put themselves at risk.
Gifts, hospitality and conflicts of interest
We refuse cash, cash equivalents, and any gift or hospitality connected with a live tender, inspection or award decision. Any other gift or hospitality worth more than £50 needs the Director's written approval in advance and is recorded in the gifts and conflicts register.
Personal, family and outside interests that could affect impartiality must be declared and recorded, with how the conflict is managed. Donations and sponsorship are never used to gain an improper advantage.
Agents and subcontractors
Before appointing an agent or a higher-risk subcontractor we confirm its identity, ownership, competence, reputation and payment arrangements, and the reason for any commission. Appointments are made on written terms that include anti-bribery obligations.
We escalate unusual offshore payments, unexplained fees, requests for cash and demands for secrecy. Changes to bank details are always verified through a separate, known contact.
Records, reporting and investigation
We keep accurate quotations, invoices and approvals, and maintain the gifts and conflicts register. Concerns should be raised with the Director at contact@baclands.co.uk, or through the Whistleblowing Policy.
Concerns are investigated fairly and evidence is preserved. If the Director is implicated, an independent external adviser investigates. We consider any reporting obligations and contractual remedies.
Responsibility and review
The Director is responsible for this policy, including risk assessment, induction briefings, refresher training and checking the register and supplier checks. Breaches may lead to disciplinary action or termination of contract.
Approved by the Director on 11 October 2026. The policy is reviewed annually (next review October 2027) and after any significant incident or change in our work.