Dominic Cummings and other officials in the battle to curb the spread of Covid-19, .The “crony-virus” scandal has seen a slew of companies with links to senior Tories secured major contracts in recent months.Now a National Audit Office report has found more than £10.5 billion of contracts relating to the pandemic were awarded without competitive tender.The NAO found bids from almost 500 suppliers with links to politicians or senior officials were referred to the special channel for firms recommended by MPs, peers and ministers’ offices.The report found there was inadequate explanation of key decisions and why particular suppliers were chosen and that not enough was done to address potential conflicts of interest.The finds follow on from.
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