Delivery Assurance

Delivery Assurance is initially aimed at providing confidence that Systems Integration Testing (SIT) Volunteer delivery plans remain on track and are aligned, individually and collectively, to support SIT. Maintaining the integrity and the monitoring of the SIT Minimum Viable Cohort (MVC) are key to ensure that all areas of the Design are proven before Qualification starts.   

As the Programme advances through SIT, the focus of Delivery Assurance will transition towards the readiness of non-SIT participants to start Qualification.

Delivery Assurance centres on the broader project management dimensions underpinning participants' plans and is complementary to Design Assurance activities.  Where possible, follow up bilaterals for Delivery Assurance will be conducted alongside Design Assurance. 

The Delivery Assurance process will enable participants to identify challenges from a project management perspective, receive support from the Programme based on specific needs and flag any immediate issues or risks during the build up to SIT Component Integration Testing (CIT) starting at M9, allowing time to take remedial action.

The main areas of focus for Delivery Assurance include:
•    Project timescales and planning
•    Resourcing and Third Party engagement
•    Key planning assumptions and engagement
•    Change outlook
•    Key Issues and Risks