5.25 Although this allows the greatest flexibility, it does expose the NHSScotland body to cost overruns. Advisers may prefer to be paid on this basis where there is uncertainty about the level of effort required, but should anticipate that the expected fee income from this structure could be less than that from a structure where they accept more risk - such as success fees.
5.26 In the event that NHS bodies decide to accept a bid on a time basis, it is good practice to request the production of detailed estimates in advance for fees against discrete stages or deliverables for the project against which outturn fees can be compared and comparisons made. This will help show up where overruns are occurring.