27. Once a Review is able to commence an indicative outline timeline for conducting a VFM Review can be see below.
Activity | Weeks following |
Request data | 2 weeks |
Data received | 4 weeks |
Analyse data | 4 weeks |
Clarify where necessary | 2 weeks |
Produce 1st draft report | 4 weeks |
Discuss draft with stakeholders | 2 weeks |
Amend report as necessary | 2 weeks |
Submit final report |
|
Total | 20 weeks |
28. The above timescales assume availability of required resources whenever required. Past experience has highlighted the data gathering phase as having the greatest potential to cause slippage.