Since approval of the OBC new information affecting the ranking of the options may have become available. This may include procured costs exceeding the Economic Appraisal sensitivity thresholds. Where any such information is OBC’s available then an update of the preferred option is needed which takes account of this new information whilst also demonstrating how it continues to: Offer better value for money than the or Minimum’ ‘Do Nothing’ ‘Do options, so that the case for change and procurement remains robust. Offer better value for money than the other available options. If no changes have taken place then this should be stated, explaining how reasonable consideration of this matter has taken place and that the OBC’s preferred option remains valid. If new information suggests that the an alternative option might be recommended then a full economic appraisal will be needed and its implications discussed with Scottish Government to agree the best way forward for the project. Commercial Case The main purpose of the Commercial Case at FBC stage is to confirm that the recommended procured offer(s) / supplier(s) represent the best value commercial solution(s) for delivering the project requirements, and to demonstrate that appropriate commercial and contractual arrangements are in place to successfully deliver the project. Where a project consists of a series of procured offers for different aspects of the project then each one should be addressed here. For example, there may be different procured offers covering the main project, early preparation works, equipment arrangements, appointment of external consultants, etc. How was the preferred commercial offer(s) / supplier(s) selected? This section will summarise the selection process for the recommended commercial offer(s) / supplier(s). It will follow the approach and evaluation criteria described within the procurement plan included within the OBC, whilst also
Since approval of the OBC new information affecting the ranking of the options may have become available. This may include procured costs exceeding the OBC’s Economic Appraisal sensitivity thresholds. Where any such information is available then an update of the preferred option is needed which takes account of this new information whilst also demonstrating how it continues to: Offer better value for money than the ‘Do Nothing’ or ‘Do Minimum’ options, so that the case for change and procurement remains robust. Offer better value for money than the other available options. If no changes have taken place then this should be stated, explaining how reasonable consideration of this matter has taken place and that the OBC’s preferred option remains valid. If new information suggests that the an alternative option might be recommended then a full economic appraisal will be needed and its implications discussed with Scottish Government to agree the best way forward for the project. Commercial Case The main purpose of the Commercial Case at FBC stage is to confirm that the recommended procured offer(s) / supplier(s) represent the best value commercial solution(s) for delivering the project requirements, and to demonstrate that appropriate commercial and contractual arrangements are in place to successfully deliver the project. Where a project consists of a series of procured offers for different aspects of the project then each one should be addressed here. For example, there may be different procured offers covering the main project, early preparation works, equipment arrangements, appointment of external consultants, etc. How was the preferred commercial offer(s) / supplier(s) selected? This section will summarise the selection process for the recommended commercial offer(s) / supplier(s). It will follow the approach and evaluation criteria described within the procurement plan included within the OBC, whilst also
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