Department withholds contractor name in anti-paramilitary campaign deal

A £200,000 government contract for an anti-paramilitary campaign has been awarded—but the identity of the firm remains undisclosed due to "security reasons." This rare move by the Department of Justice raises red flags for procurement leaders about the growing complexity of supplier risk, especially in high-stakes, politically sensitive work.

The situation underscores the urgent need to account for non-commercial threats in risk assessments. It’s no longer just about price, delivery, and compliance. In some sectors, reputational and operational risks can now extend to personal safety and political exposure.

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