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We asked witnesses about the process for determining value for money and whether it monitors whether programmes remain so. The Department told us that there are routine ‘touchpoints’ through a capability’s life, but acknowledged that it does not routinely take a step back and evaluate whether VFM has been achieved. It believes more regular evaluation of VFM is ‘worth thinking through’.30 29 C&AG’s report para 5.9 and Figure 8 30 Q 87 Improving the performance of major defence equipment contracts 13 2 Managing suppliers and learning from mistakes