Lockdown - how to stay sane?

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I wouldn't touch a government contract with a barge pole either - getting money out of them is near impossible and besides, they tender every year and go for the lowest price (no matter the terrible quality of the product)

Agreed, Adrian. I don't do business with Govt. and I sell to tenderpreneurs only if they pay cash up front.
They don't actually go for the lowest price. Yes, they will squeeze you, but expect you to load the price to include a payment to the top dogs.
There are many examples where products were not procured directly from the manufacturers, but via middlemen at hugely inflated prices.