Did the contractual framework, specification and terms of reference of each study provided a sound basis for the studies to be carried out in an effective and efficient manner?
• ES7 A review of the terms of reference for the studies shows that most were well written and reasonably clear on the tasks expected of the consultants and deliverables, in terms of the report required. However, the terms of reference were weak on defining how the outputs would be used, what information was already available and how far the studies should progress in developing recommendations for implementation. This lack of clarity has been the root cause of many of the problems encountered during the studies. For future studies we recommend the use of a scoping study or scoping inception phase to tighten the specification. • ES8 Because of the somewhat open-ended nature of the work, the contractual framework, based on a mixture of firm and variable price components up to a maximum sum, was well suited to the management of the studies and should have given the Government Office project managers tight control over the study costs. For future studies we recommend that this mixture of
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