9.1 A multi-disciplinary team is likely to be required across the Authority, as well as external advisors who may need to be procured. The level of resource will vary depending upon the complexity of the project.
9.2 The level and scope of external advisory support will vary with the degree of complexity of the projects but is likely to include:
• technical advice to carry out surveys, including in relation to M&E plant and other issues as required (see Appendix 2);
• legal advice on the contract, the property position and its application and employment law and other issues as required; and
• potentially financial or valuation advice in relation to residual value and other issues as required.
9.3 We recommend that a project team is formed under the auspices of a project board or similar structure with clear responsibilities allocated to individuals and with appropriate reporting though the Authority's governing structures.
As well as providing oversight and management of the project, the project board should maintain and monitor a risk register and review the project plan as the matters progress towards the end of contract and beyond.
The project board could also monitor a budget consistent with the Authority's internal governance arrangements.