Key points

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The delivery model assessment should take place early in the preparation and planning stage of a project or programme.

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To complete a delivery model assessment, start by thinking about the outcomes you want to achieve, your strategic approach and a robust understanding of value before determining the appropriate commercial approaches for the delivery model.

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Projects and programmes should undertake benchmarking of key project deliverables including cost, schedule, GHG emissions and agreed outcomes at each stage of business case development.

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SCMs should be produced as part of the planning and preparation stage to inform the delivery model assessment.

Want to know more?

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Project Initiation and Project Development Routemap, in particular the Governance Module.

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Construction Innovation Hub Value Toolkit

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Should Cost Modelling Guidance Note. This was designed for public services, however it provides useful guidance and will be updated for construction in 2021

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HM Treasury guidance on quality assuring government models

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IPA Best Practice in Benchmarking guidance

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IPA Benchmarking capability tool