A standardised format

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Overview

Sets out the keys issues we have identified.

Case studies

Based on our past work and knowledge, with links to the relevant reports.

Supporting information

 Warning indicators

Highlights some common problems and risks, drawing from our past reports and wider discussions.

 

 

NAO audit framework

Sections from our contract relationship audit framework which outlines some of the things to look for.

Emerging best practice

Identifies some sensible approaches and initiatives that we have seen or have been told about. But not all of these have been tried and tested. Following this best practice does not guarantee success in itself.

 

 

Guidance

Links to other relevant guidance from government or elsewhere, such as the NAO good practice contract management framework. We do not endorse all guidance or consider it an exhaustive list but have identified it as being relevant to our insights.