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PIDG Ltd is seeking proposals on behalf of the PIDG Companies in respect of the appointment of a panel of companies to provide background and integrity reports. PIDG Companies commission two types of background and integrity reports: (i) as part of its recruitment process, PIDG Companies undertake pre-employment screening on their senior hires; and (ii) as part of the customer due diligence process on project. PIDG is looking to appoint a panel of companies for each area (see below) to provide background and integrity reports for a period of 12 months with an option to renew the agreement for 3 extensions for a further 12-month period. Content of reports These will primarily be a desktop review with limited in-country source inquiries, save as required to provide the information required pursuant to the scope of work. — professional and personal background inquiries, — verification of qualifications (where possible) and experience, — political exposure, — regulatory and compliance checks against international sanctions watchlists, — general reputational issues which would impact the decision to appoint the candidate, — details of any anti-bribery/corruption or ethical issues (past or present) with which the candidate has/may have been involved, — details of any legal proceedings (past or present) relating to the candidate including civil, felony, misdemeanour and multi-jurisdictional criminal record checks, — details of other directorships of the candidate, — searches of the candidate against public registers, — a report as to the suitability of the candidate to be appointed, — would there be a reputational risk for in appointing the candidate?, and — is there any other reason why the candidate should not be appointed? There may be additional specific questions for some reports. Countries Across the PIDG, personnel are currently based in the following countries (note that candidates may be based in other jurisdictions and PIDG may open new offices): — UK, — Kenya, — Singapore, — Senegal. Timing Please note that we typically require a report 2 weeks from appointment for review and comment by the relevant PIDG Company, before the report is finalised shortly thereafter. Content of reports These will primarily be a desktop review with limited in-country source inquiries, save as required to provide the information required pursuant to the scope of work. — professional and personal background inquiries, — verification of qualifications (where possible) and experience, — political exposure, — regulatory and compliance checks against international sanctions watchlists, — general reputational issues which would impact the decision to appoint the candidate, — details of any anti-bribery/corruption or ethical issues (past or present) with which the candidate has/may have been involved, — details of any legal proceedings (past or present) relating to the candidate including civil, felony, misdemeanour and multi-jurisdictional criminal record checks, — details of other directorships of the candidate, — searches of the candidate against public registers, — a report as to the suitability of the candidate to be appointed, — would there be a reputational risk for in appointing the candidate?, and — is there any other reason why the candidate should not be appointed? There may be additional specific questions for some reports. Countries Across the PIDG, personnel are currently based in the following countries (note that candidates may be based in other jurisdictions and PIDG may open new offices): — UK, — Kenya, — Singapore, — Senegal. Timing Please note that we typically require a report 2 weeks from appointment for review and comment by the relevant PIDG Company, before the report is finalised shortly thereafter. Content of reports These will primarily be a desktop review with limited in-country source inquiries, save as required to provide the information required pursuant to the scope of work. — professional and personal background inquiries, — verification of qualifications (where possible) and experience, — political exposure, — regulatory and compliance checks against international sanctions watchlists, — general reputational issues which would impact the decision to appoint the candidate, — details of any anti-bribery/corruption or ethical issues (past or present) with which the candidate has/may have been involved, — details of any legal proceedings (past or present) relating to the candidate including civil, felony, misdemeanour and multi-jurisdictional criminal record checks, — details of other directorships of the candidate, — searches of the candidate against public registers, — a report as to the suitability of the candidate to be appointed, — would there be a reputational risk for in appointing the candidate?, and — is there any other reason why the candidate should not be appointed? There may be additional specific questions for some reports. Countries Across the PIDG, personnel are currently based in the following countries (note that candidates may be based in other jurisdictions and PIDG may open new offices): — UK, — Kenya, — Singapore, — Senegal. Timing Please note that we typically require a report 2 weeks from appointment for review and comment by the relevant PIDG Company, before the report is finalised shortly thereafter.