8.2  Professional services

(a)  Provide details regarding the processes that were used by the alliance to engage professional services. Explain any differences between the Owner's preferences and any procurement requirements relating to professional services identified in the Owner's VfM Statement, and the processes that were actually used by the alliance.

(b)  Comment on the role of professional services in the outcomes achieved by the alliance. Identify positive and neutral performances.

(c)  Provide an assessment on the VfM outcomes the Owner has achieved as a result of engaging its advisers.