Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Recommendation 8
8
Accepted
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DLUHC lacks a consistent, department-wide process for providing competitive bid feedback.
Conclusion
We heard evidence which brought into question the extent of support provided to applicants or unsuccessful applicants by DLUHC. There is a wide gap in perception between the quality of feedback the DLUHC said it had provided and the quality of feedback applicants said they had received. DLUHC does not appear to have a department-wide process which allows for a consistent approach to delivering feedback.
Government Response Summary
The government confirms it provided feedback to unsuccessful applicants in both rounds, improving the process in round two by providing detailed written feedback based on lessons learned from round one. They note receiving positive feedback on the round two process.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
In both rounds of the Levelling Up Fund, we have provided feedback to all unsuccessful applicants whose bids passed the initial gateway stage. In round one, this took the form of verbal feedback sessions, with officials involved in the assessment. We have strengthened our approach to feedback in round two, building on lessons learned from round one. Officials have prepared detailed written feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of each bid drawing out the reasons why the bid was unsuccessful. The department has received positive feedback on the round two feedback process.