NAO audit framework

Market management & sourcing

3.  Has sourcing supported the commercial strategy and followed recognised good practice to optimise VFM?

3.1  Has market management driven long term value for money?

3.2  Was there a defensible process that resulted in the selection of a capable provider?

3.3  Was there optimum use of competitive pressure?

Examples of relevant guidance

NAO good practice contract management framework

4.2  The respective responsibilities of the contract manager and the supplier are clear, and potentially defined in a 'joint statement of intent' or similar.

9.3  The customer organisation understands what motivates and drives the supplier and how supplier development fits with the supplier's goals.