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Description
Independent review of the STEP Whole Programme Cost Estimate as appropriate for finance cases as part of UK Government business case submission following the Green Book1:
Review of the current version of the model considering; accuracy of data, methodology used, calculations, uncertainty, escalation and inflation.
Provide comments on the current version of the model in an appraisal report.
Identification of missing content, as applicable.
Identification of areas of future work, as applicable.
This review activity should follow the guidelines specified in the AQuA Book2 and in the IPA Cost Estimating Requirements, STEP 6: Review and Assure3
Expected inputs:
1. STEP Whole Programme Cost Estimate Report
2. STEP Estimating Strategy
3. STEP Cost Breakdown Structure
4. Individual Product Area Reports and Cost Models