• …always procure a solution that gives value for money.
• There is a need to ensure that interoperability of systems is provided and maintained.
• Every effort should be made to reduce the cost and risk to government systems. Adopting this policy helps achieve that by:
  • acquiring best value for money solutions
  • removing the reliance on individual IT suppliers
  • providing more flexibility in the development, enhancement and integration of systems
  • vesting the ownership of bespoke and tailored software code with Government where this offers value for money.
• Security of government systems is vital.
• There is a need to maximise returns on and benefits from public investment in publicly funded R&D software.

(Material on this page verbatim from OSS Policy)