Meeting the Project Data Standards with Verto

About Government Project Delivery

Government Project Delivery (GPD) is the cross-government function responsible for improving how programmes and projects are delivered across central government and arm’s length bodies.

It sets standards, provides guidance and supports departments to deliver complex change effectively, consistently and with greater value for money.

The New Programme and Project Data Standard

Government Project Delivery has introduced a new standard to create a consistent approach to how programme and project data is defined, managed and reported across government.

Its purpose is to improve delivery outcomes, strengthen governance and enable better decision-making through high-quality, consistent data.

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“Last year, I set out a defined vision for fundamentally transforming how projects are planned, funded, and delivered across the UK, underpinned by our Plan for Change. And I am pleased to say we have now begun walking that path.”

Chief Secretary to the Treasury

National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority

Inconsistent project delivery across government

Government projects suffer from variable outcomes: overruns, scope creep and lack of benefit realisation. Having a consistent data standard gives all departments a common reference point.

Value for money and accountability to taxpayers

Since government spends large sums on programmes & projects (infrastructure, digital, service change), it is under pressure to ensure value, minimise waste and make consistent good decisions.

Professionalising the project delivery function

There is a growing recognition that project delivery in government needs to be treated as a profession: roles defined, skills developed, capability matured. GovS 002 links with the project delivery capability framework. 

Governance, clarity of roles and risk management

Many projects fail because of unclear governance, unclear roles (who is accountable, who is responsible), inadequate planning or control. GovS 002 builds in governance and control as core elements.

Better alignment of projects with policy, benefits and outcomes

Projects should not just be delivered on time or budget; they must deliver the intended benefits and align with broader strategic and policy goals.

Continuous improvement and learning

Rather than treating each project as standalone, the standard promotes assessment of delivery capability and organisational maturity, so that future delivery improves. The Continuous Improvement Assessment Framework is part of this. 

Creating a consistent approach to delivery across government

Improving project outcomes and accountability

Strengthening governance and risk management

Ensuring better value for money for taxpayers

Built in line with Government Project Delivery standards

Verto has been developed in line with the expectations set by Government Project Delivery and has been used to test and validate how these standards can be applied in practice.

As a result, we offer a ready-to-use platform that reflects the structure, governance and reporting required, helping organisations move towards compliance more quickly and with less effort.

Focus, collaborate, deliver with confidence

About Government Project Delivery

The New Programme and Project Data Standard

Drivers for Creation of the Standard