From a theoretical perspective, and in addressing gaps in the 'Body of Knowledge' on this topic (see 'Chapter 1: 1.3 Research Problem' and section 7.2, above), the IMM can be used as a tool for identifying and connecting critical success factors that may lead to the achievement of improved VfM outcomes, thus building upon existing partnership, risk and performance management policy and guidance for PPPs.
From a practical point of view, it is anticipated that the IMM can be used as a tool - that supports the contract administration manual - to enhance the development of internal and external improvement plans (see section 7.5 below) as well as improving the operational management of partnership, risk and performance elements and managing current practices against VfM contributors and evidence-bases, and through applying suggested treatment actions (see Chapter 6 and section 7.6) to mitigate risks and / or augment existing practices to improve partnering and performance (and hence VfM) outcomes.