Procurement Efficiencies: Monitoring and Evaluation of Devanha Phase 2

3 Methodology

3.1 We aligned our research method to the established Devanha objectives and measures of success and have not imposed additional measures of success on Devanha. We have been guided by the Communities Scotland research brief and based our analysis around answering the questions raised by the brief. The other key document guiding our analysis has been the Offer of Grant from Scottish Ministers to Devanha Limited with the Consent of the Devanha Members (Communities Scotland, 2007) which sets out the objectives which Devanha had to meet.

3.2 The research brief stated that the purpose of the research was to:

• Establish and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework,
• Evaluate and report on progress and impact,
• Set out key findings and learning points to aid sharing best practice,
• Provide evidence on transferable procurement practices,
• Provide evidence of outcomes against Devanha objectives,
• Provide evidence of whether those involved - Communities Scotland, RSL sectors, Consultants, Contractors and Supply Chain sectors - have appropriate policies, guidance and systems to manage change in procurement practice.

(Communities Scotland, 2007)

3.3 Table 3.1 shows the various methods employed and the questions which each addressed. A separate technical appendix gives more detail on the research tools used in the study.

Table 3.1 Research Methods and Tools