Analytical modelling and UK Government policy

Abstract In the last decade, UK Government has attempted to implement improved processes and procedures in modelling analysis response Laidlaw report of 2012 Macpherson review 2013. The was commissioned after failings during Intercity West Coast Rail (ICWC) Franchise procurement exercise by Department for Transport (DfT) that led a legal challenge analytical models used within exercise. looked into quality assurance context experience with franchise competition. This paper examines what progress been made 8 years since model building best practise government proposes several recommendations ways forward. also discusses Lords Science Technology Committees June 2020 analysed COVID. Despite going on influence policy, many same issues raised Reports were present Committee enquiry. We examine technical organisational challenges this area make way