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Good approvals processes should be consistent, transparent and streamlined to enable effective decision-making across an organisation and improve value for money.

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Project or programme SROs should be appropriately experienced and qualified, fully understand the governance and approvals process, the scope of their responsibility and commit sufficient time to guide projects and programmes through approvals and delivery.

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Contracting authorities should adopt a portfolio approach to tracking major projects throughout their lifecycles. Central government's most important projects and programmes are tracked as part of the GMPP.

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Projects and programmes should have a proportionate early challenge review.

Want to know more?

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The Cabinet Office Sourcing Programme is leading on implementation of the Construction Playbook including working with the Local Government Authority and Local Partnerships - contact sourcing.programme@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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Entry to the GMPP is set out in the Treasury approvals process for programmes and projects

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GovS 002 Project Delivery Functional Standard

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For advice on engaging the HMT Spending Teams, contact your departmental approval and scrutiny lead.

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For guidance on the IPA assurance process, contact gateway.helpdesk@ipa.gov.uk

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Government Major Contracts Portfolio (GMCP) tracks the government's most complex and strategically important services to complement the GMPP. For further information on the GMCP, contact sourcing.programme@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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If you have any questions regarding Cabinet Office controls, contact cabinetofficecontrols@cabinetoffice.gov.uk