42. Having planned the process, worked up its lists and adhered to the advice above (and that from its advisers) the IPT can approach the preferred bidder stage with confidence. That confidence will allow the IPT some flexibility in its approach and this is also a key attribute of a successfully managed endgame. Having a timetable and lists of issues to work through is not an end in itself - there will be occasions where more time is required for a better informed and higher quality debate on issues and the IPT should have enough slack in the process to accommodate this. New issues will arise and must be addressed and again they will have an impact on timing and will require flexibility.