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PSAF – Nov 2019 – L2 – Q3a -Public procurement

Identify and explain four mechanisms to achieve value for money in public sector management.

a) Value for Money (VFM) is derived from the optimal balance of benefits and costs on the basis of total cost of ownership. The nature of public financial management is such that it involves discretionary decision taking on behalf of government at all levels. Value for Money is therefore not a choice of goods or services which is based on the lowest bid price but a choice based on the whole life costs of the project or service.

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Identify and explain FOUR (4) mechanisms that can be used to achieve “value for money” in public sector management. (8 marks)

 

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PSAF – Nov 2019 – L2 – Q3a -Public procurement

Identify and explain four mechanisms to achieve value for money in public sector management.

a) Value for Money (VFM) is derived from the optimal balance of benefits and costs on the basis of total cost of ownership. The nature of public financial management is such that it involves discretionary decision taking on behalf of government at all levels. Value for Money is therefore not a choice of goods or services which is based on the lowest bid price but a choice based on the whole life costs of the project or service.

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Identify and explain FOUR (4) mechanisms that can be used to achieve “value for money” in public sector management. (8 marks)

 

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