2.28 The evaluation of EDS proposals (the technical solution and the estimated costs of development, capital and infrastructure and subsequent running) is led by the Inland Revenue's Feasibility Appraisal Service. They are supported as required by operational research specialists, the Information Technology Technical Consultancy, the Contract Management Team and the Strategy and Planning Division. The purpose of the evaluation is to determine whether the proposed solution meets business needs, complies with the Department's information systems and information technology strategies, and can be delivered for an acceptable price.