DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) requires the supplier to cover all delivery costs, including import duties and taxes.
This term ensures that the buyer receives the goods without additional charges, aligning with public sector procurement practices for cost-effective and transparent sourcing.

Professional magazines, economic indices, and supplier websites provide secondary data that can be useful in understanding market trends and supplier performance. Responsible sourcing often relies on a mix of primary and secondary data sources to make informed decisions about supplier selection.

To maintain integrity and avoid conflicts of interest, Tracey should declare the conflict and remove herself from the tender process. Ethical sourcing practices emphasize transparency and fairness, which prevent potential biases and maintain trust within procurement processes.

Raja should send out a RFI- request for information; this will allow him to gain feedback from the marketplace prior to tender.
Speaking only with current suppliers will not provide all the information Raja requires.
He should not send out a request for quotation since he is still conducting market research An open competition would be how he can procure, after he's completed his research

Local anti-corruption laws (A) provide insight into the legal framework and enforcement environment, while Transparency International (B) publishes the Corruption Perceptions Index and reports on bribery risks worldwide. These are reliable sources for assessing corruption levels and associated risks. UNSDGs set broad sustainability goals but not country-specific corruption risks. The ICC deals with arbitration, not anti-bribery.
ISO standards provide frameworks for compliance but do not analyse country risk. Responsible sourcing requires due diligence on governance environments to mitigate bribery risks and comply with anti-corruption legislation such as the UK Bribery Act.
Reference: CIPS L4M4 Study Guide (v2), LO: "Concepts" - ethical risk, corruption, and international frameworks.