37. The acquisition team needs to decide at the beginning of scheme development if it is adopting either:
a. Single Solution approach - a common development or works requirement to be developed by the MOD, based upon a MOD site(s) scheme design brief(s), possibly also with Outline Planning Permission being obtained by the MOD, to be the subject of compliant bids and development / refinement with bidders through the procurement process. This approach may be appropriate and be proposed for a PFI new-build scheme where the nature of the scheme reflects a standard development and where the scheme is of limited scale. This approach may also be appropriate for refurbishment works schemes where there is little scope for innovative solutions. Or:
b. Different Solutions approach - a base proposal to be developed by the MOD, based upon a MOD site(s) scheme design brief(s) and, possibly also as appropriate, a base estate or area masterplan that provide a basis for varying individual design and commercial solutions to be developed by bidders. (An estate or area masterplan provided for this purpose can be developed to different levels of completeness or detail depending upon MOD's perspective on their requirements and its use). This approach is more appropriate and is proposed for more complex and major PFI estate schemes that include new-build and where there is a case for allowing greater creative scope and flexibility (though within MOD set parameters) with regard to the final layout or 'footprint', design and commercial solution. A different solutions approach would also be appropriate for a PFI new-build scheme, larger-scale scheme or a scheme with multiple sites.