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output-based specification

A UK description for the requirements of a healthcare service in terms of an outcome or output, rather than the mechanics of its delivery, which allows providers latitude to propose innovative solutions that might not have occurred to the procurement team.

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* DO consider the use of output-based specifications. These are where you state the outputs - 'this office needs to be clean at all times' - not the inputs - 'employ three cleaners working a two shift system, five days a week'.

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