Are there guidelines to the sub-grantees on how to handle the issue of blood relations during the procurement process?
There are several steps one follows in the procurement process where you must declare that interest once it arises. After declaration, you cease to be part of the evaluation committee until the contract is awarded. If it is not declared and your relative wins the contract and it is found out, then it is regarded a mis-procurement. Therefore, advice is to stick to the best practice.
