23. Commercial structures. An outline of how MOD expects to see the contracting process being monitored and managed should be included in the ITN. This structure should not be mandatory but offered as a benchmark, against which alternative proposals can be considered.
24. Commercial processes. The key mechanisms by which the commercial arrangement will be developed and managed should be drafted. High level descriptions should be provided for the key mechanisms such as: payment, performance monitoring, change control, benefit sharing etc.
25. Risk. An initial risk matrix should be drafted and agreed that sets out MOD's initial position with respect to the allocation of risk between MOD and the service provider. At this stage it is usually adequate simply to list the major areas of risk (at least to the level of the HMT headings) and identify whether it is expected to be owned by MOD or the service provider. It is helpful to further define any "shared" risks to clarify where the boundary of ownership is expected to be. Again, this matrix should be presented as an initial negotiating position not a fait accompli. Examples of risk matrices can be provided by the PFU.