Part 1: The scope of the project may not have maximised value for money
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The Department chose a ten year contract period to maximise savings
The Department chose a ten year contract period to maximise savings
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The Department initially sought a five year contract but allowed bidders to propose longer periods
They increased the contract period as bidders proposed greater savings over ten years
They sought to address risks to value for money that arise from a long contract in a rapidly changing market