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Terms of reference: Thematic Value for Money Reviews

Terms of reference for the Thematic Value for Money (VfM) Reviews on homelessness, youth provisionprovision, and maintenance of public assets.assets and care models.

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The Chief Secretary will lead a review of value for money across public spending ahead of the next spending review, covering: (i) homelessness; (ii) youth provisionprovision; and; (iii) maintenance of public assets.assets and; (iv) care models.

The terms of reference confirm the objectives, scope, governance and timetable of each review and sets out the cross government collaboration to develop recommendations for improving value for money ahead of the next spending review.

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Published 20 January 2026
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  1. Updated with 'Terms of Reference for VfM Thematic Review on Care Models to Deliver the Left Shift'.

  2. First published.

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