VPS were able to demonstrate the tools, processes and philosophy they would apply to the task, and draw upon hard evidence of their previous success delivering a similar programme in the automotive industry. This, together with the high-quality people that consistently fronted up on their behalf, produced a compelling picture of an organisation that had the skills, experience and ethos required to deliver such a complex and important change programme. The Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) experience with VPS since down selection continues to support this decision.