Statistical methods as a tool to identify bid-rigging: the case of local authorities

Motivation: Disclosure of bid-rigging is not a trivial process. The main difficulty lies in the secrecy such an agreement. Also, signals collusion can be ambiguous. It, therefore, appears that only tiny percentage collusive agreements are disclosed. Of disclosed conspiracies, significant proportion was identified due to information from contracting authorities. We have catalogue indicators for collusion, and statistical methods particularly effective. What role revealing bid-rigging? determines their use practice? In order answer these questions, questionnaire study carried out. survey covered local government units — dominating group authorities.
 Aim: research aimed identify factors characterising foster as standard bid evaluation tool.
 Results: results indicate using method practice process bids related level staff’s professional expertise, size procurement team authority. Concerning risk bidding, respondents recognise it but believe does significantly impact achievement policy objectives. Despite sense responsibility combating bid-rigging, reluctant on daily basis.