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Compliance, Ethics & Governance

Last updated: 14 January 2026

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SIM Consulting Ltd

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SIM Consulting Ltd is committed to conducting business in accordance with the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical behaviour, particularly when working with UK public sector organisations through frameworks such as G-Cloud and the Crown Commercial Service (CCS).

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We operate in compliance with all applicable UK legislation and recognised public sector best practice, including the UK Bribery Act 2010, public procurement principles, and framework-specific supplier obligations.

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Code of Conduct & Business Ethics

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SIM Consulting Ltd expects all directors, employees, contractors, and associates to:

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  • Act honestly, professionally, and with integrity at all times

  • Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations

  • Adhere to public sector values of transparency, fairness, and accountability

  • Avoid actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest

  • Protect confidential and sensitive information

  • Uphold the reputation of SIM Consulting Ltd and its public sector clients

 

Ethical conduct is a fundamental condition of working with or on behalf of SIM Consulting Ltd.

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Anti-Bribery & Corruption (UK Bribery Act 2010)

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SIM Consulting Ltd operates a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption.

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We strictly prohibit:

  • Offering, giving, requesting, or receiving bribes

  • Facilitation payments of any kind

  • Improper inducements or incentives

  • Any attempt to influence public officials or procurement outcomes improperly
     

This policy applies to:
 

  • All business activities

  • All jurisdictions in which we operate

  • All dealings with public sector bodies, suppliers, partners, and third parties

 

Gifts, Hospitality & Entertainment (Public Sector)

 

SIM Consulting Ltd recognises the heightened sensitivity around gifts and hospitality in the public sector.
 

Accordingly:

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  • Gifts and hospitality must be modest, proportionate, infrequent, and transparent

  • They must never be intended to influence, or be perceived as influencing, decisions

  • All client-specific policies must be complied with

  • Gifts or hospitality involving public officials are strongly restricted

 

SIM Consulting Ltd does not permit gifts or hospitality that could compromise professional judgement or public trust.

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Commissions, Fees & Third-Party Relationships

 

SIM Consulting Ltd ensures that:

 

  • All commissions, referral arrangements, and third-party payments are lawful, transparent, and documented

  • Payments are proportionate to legitimate services provided

  • No payments are made to secure unfair advantage or influence procurement decisions

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Appropriate due diligence is undertaken where third parties are engaged.

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Conflicts of Interest

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SIM Consulting Ltd maintains a proactive approach to identifying and managing conflicts of interest.

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All individuals are required to:

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  • Declare any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts promptly

  • Refrain from decision-making where conflicts exist

  • Comply with mitigation measures agreed with clients or contracting authorities

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This approach supports CCS and G-Cloud requirements for fairness and transparency.

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Confidentiality & Information Security

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SIM Consulting Ltd:

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  • Protects client, supplier, and personal data

  • Complies with applicable data protection legislation (including UK GDPR)

  • Restricts access to sensitive information to authorised personnel only

  • Maintains confidentiality obligations in line with public sector contracts

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Reporting Concerns & Whistleblowing

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SIM Consulting Ltd encourages the reporting of:

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  • Suspected breaches of law or ethical standards

  • Concerns relating to bribery, corruption, or misconduct

  • Any behaviour inconsistent with this Compliance & Ethics framework

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Reports may be raised confidentially and without fear of retaliation.

 

Accountability & Enforcement

 

Breaches of this framework may result in:

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  • Disciplinary action

  • Termination of engagement or contract

  • Reporting to relevant authorities where required

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SIM Consulting Ltd takes all concerns seriously and investigates them appropriately.

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Related policies

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Contact & Further Information

 

For compliance, ethics, or governance enquiries, or to request copies of detailed policies, please contact:

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SIM Consulting Ltd
info@simconsultingltd.com

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Policy Governance

 

  • Applies to all SIM Consulting Ltd personnel and associates

  • Reviewed periodically to ensure ongoing compliance

  • Supports obligations under G-Cloud and Crown Commercial Service frameworks

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