Common use of Value for Money Clause in Contracts

Value for Money. Each Candidate Scheme must demonstrate value for money i.e. the optimal use of resources to achieve the intended outcomes. The National Audit Office use three criteria to assess value for money:  economy – minimising the cost of resources used or required – spending less;  efficiency – the relationship between the outputs from goods or services and the resources to produce them – spending well; and  effectiveness – the relationship between the intended and actual results of public spending – spending wisely. In basic terms value for money is the degree to which benefits exceed costs and the use of HM Treasury’s Green Book and Business Case Appraisal process in assessed Candidate Schemes is expected to demonstrate the potential value of any scheme. The Candidate Scheme business case is also expected to refer, where appropriate, to guidance on value for money and other benefits specific to the nature of the proposed scheme, this will include demonstrating social return on investment and local multiplier benefits. The business case may also highlight how the schemes procurement might improve economic, social and environmental well-being of the region and how such improvements might be secured in its implementation. The Regional Cabinet when deciding on whether to support a Candidate Scheme will take a wide range of evidence into consideration in addition to the level of value for money. There may be occasions when, although the measure of value for money is low, due to the wider regional economic impacts on the Regional Economic Strategy targets, cost effectiveness, environmental and social impact, and leverage of additional funding the Candidate Scheme will be supported.

Value for Money. Each Candidate Scheme must demonstrate value for money i.e. the optimal use of resources to achieve the intended outcomes. The National Audit Office use three criteria to assess value for money:  • economy – minimising the cost of resources used or required – spending less;  • efficiency – the relationship between the outputs from goods or services and the resources to produce them – spending well; and  • effectiveness – the relationship between the intended and actual results of public spending – spending wisely. In basic terms value for money is the degree to which benefits exceed costs and the use of HM Treasury’s Green Book and Business Case Appraisal process in assessed Candidate Schemes is expected to demonstrate the potential value of any scheme. The Candidate Scheme business case is also expected to refer, where appropriate, to guidance on value for money and other benefits specific to the nature of the proposed scheme, this will include demonstrating social return on investment and local multiplier benefits. The business case may also highlight how the schemes procurement might improve economic, social and environmental well-being of the region and how such improvements might be secured in its implementation. The Regional Cabinet when deciding on whether to support a Candidate Scheme will take a wide range of evidence into consideration in addition to the level of value for money. There may be occasions when, although the measure of value for money is low, due to the wider regional economic impacts on the Regional Economic Strategy targets, cost effectiveness, environmental and social impact, and leverage of additional funding the Candidate Scheme will be supported.