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What are the most common forms of bid-rigging in public procurement?

The most common forms of bid-rigging in public procurement are:

  • Bid rotation, in which competitors alternate among themselves the winner of the procedure;
  • Bid suppression, so that the contract is awarded to the company that was chosen by competitors to win the procedure;
  • Cover biddings, which create the illusion of competition;
  • Subcontracting as compensation for applicants who do not compete effectively;
  • Market splitting concerning geographical areas, products and services or consumers.