# Terms of reference [Mandatory]

Terms of reference define the project , objectives and the scope of work. They should include:

- Background information about the project and its objectives,
- Scope of work
- Software requirements/User Requirements Specifications
- Minimum requirements for the software vendor including experience and qualifications of resources needed to implement the project.
- Desired timelines for implementation

<p class="callout success">**Outputs:** <span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; color: black;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Terms of Reference for software acquisition, </span>Software requirements specification document (SRS)</p>