You should ensure all research conducted is collated and reviewed as a whole. A poorly scoped and researched requirement can present major risks to the project. Records should be kept of any discussions with potential suppliers.
The following areas are key:
Checklist
Cost | Included? |
small/short term funding and larger/long-term funding | |
whole life costs including set up, running and decommissioning costs | |
the cost of meeting all regulatory requirements | |
additional costs related to location e.g. rural location results in extra transport costs, import/export taxes, etc. | |
the complexity of the service | |
training and continuing development of staff | |
potential costs of staff transfers under TUPE regulations | |
additional costs of inflation, and | |
any commitments to three year funding cycles (or longer) where appropriate | |
Blank rows are provided for your use e.g. to add additional checklist items.
An organisation should also:
For additional guidance for Care and Support Services see Benefits and Risks to People who use Services and Service Delivery.
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