The objective of the study was to examine value for money issues of this high profile transaction which did not involve any direct competition to achieve. We used an issue analysis approach to design the scope of the examination and the nature of the evidence required. For this methodology, we set a series of high level audit questions that we considered necessary for assessing whether or not the deal had been value for money. These questions were:
■ Were the project objectives clear?
■ Did the Department apply the proper processes?
■ Did the Department select the best available deal put forward by Land Securities Trillium?
■ Is the contract robust?