2.5 There was strong senior management involvement. The then Trust Chief Executive was the Project Director and the then Trust Chair took a proactive interest in the development. This meant the relevant decision-making members of staff were around the negotiation table when it mattered most. Bidders and advisers have commented positively on the senior management commitment and consider that it helped ensure that negotiations were effective. The Project Manager was appointed to oversee the whole of the PFI procurement and this was made a full time role. His previous experience in managing health service projects was particularly helpful.