2.10 Although value testing is the responsibility of the Project Company, the exercise should be seen as a working partnership. Information should be shared and regular communication maintained throughout. Regular meetings and progress reports will help to ensure that any difficulties that may arise can be dealt with in a timely fashion, rather than waiting until the end of the process. All stakeholders should be kept informed of progress and outcomes. It is the responsibility of the Project Company to show that the benchmark price of the services represents value for money to the Authority.