Proposing organisations must select bodies responsible for implementing simple programmes ensuring best value for money. In doing so, they must take all measures to prevent any situation where the impartial and objective implementation of the programme is compromised for reasons involving economic interest, political or national affinity, family or emotional ties or any other shared interest (‘conflict of interests’).

Where the proposing organisation is a body governed by public law within the meaning of Article 2(1)(4) of Directive 2014/24/EU, it must select bodies responsible for implementing simple programmes in accordance with the F2retained EU law transposing that Directive.