3.1 In the previous part we set out the need to address the systemic problems with government's contract management. This part sets out what can be done, building on government's current actions. We organise this into 3 areas of improvement:
• Enabling a commissioning approach
Establishing the governance, information systems and structures to enable senior management to scrutinise, challenge and manage delivery by others.
• Understanding and influencing suppliers
Placing responsibility for delivery with contractors, ensuring they have the appropriate control systems in place, and using transparency, assurance and incentives to align their interests with the taxpayer.
• Making the most of commercial capability
Deploying commercial expertise as a scarce resource, strengthening career paths and training and making effective use of information to target activity.