confirmation that the procurement strategy approved at the Gate 2 review has been followed confirmation that the negotiated and agreed solution(s) remain within the original criteria plans and assessments of probity throughout the procurement process adequate plans from the supplier for development and implementation an evaluation report containing recommendation and justification of the selected supplier and plans for debrief of unsuccessful suppliers project plans through to completion and detailed plans for the next stage a project timetable proposed by suppliers as part of their tender an updated communications plan confirmation of adequate financing and budget, and authority to proceed benefits management strategy benefits profiles; and benefits realisation plan. These documents, and any other information the Assurance Review Team deems relevant, will be required prior to the onsite review. Key focus areas for Gate 3 reviews The following topics commonly be considered during a Gate 3 Investment decision – review. Assurance Review Teams are expected to use their own expertise in determining the relevance and appropriateness of these topics for the specific project under review. Assurance Review Teams may determine that additional topics are critical to the assessment of the project. 1. Business case and stakeholders Areas to probe Evidence expected Confirmation that the project aligns with strategic 1.1 Is the project still objectives, including government/entity objectives. required? Confirmation that external factors or findings from the procurement process have not affected current priorities. A reassessment of the business case requirements, including 1.2 Are the requirements of the strategic, economic, financial, commercial and project business case complete or management factors. does the tender decision An updated business case if required. require the business case to be amended and/or Key objectives revisited against final tender and proposed 1.3 Does the recommended way solution. forward meet the business need? A cost-benefit and risk analysis against final bid information 1.4 Has the most appropriate and results of evaluation, including sensitivity analysis. option been selected? The preferred option complies with the requirements/ specifications and evaluation criteria.
confirmation that the procurement strategy approved at the Gate 2 review has been followed confirmation that the negotiated and agreed solution(s) remain within the original criteria plans and assessments of probity throughout the procurement process adequate plans from the supplier for development and implementation an evaluation report containing recommendation and justification of the selected supplier and plans for debrief of unsuccessful suppliers project plans through to completion and detailed plans for the next stage a project timetable proposed by suppliers as part of their tender an updated communications plan confirmation of adequate financing and budget, and authority to proceed benefits management strategy benefits profiles; and benefits realisation plan. These documents, and any other information the Assurance Review Team deems relevant, will be required prior to the onsite review. Key focus areas for Gate 3 reviews The following topics commonly be considered during a Gate 3 – Investment decision review. Assurance Review Teams are expected to use their own expertise in determining the relevance and appropriateness of these topics for the specific project under review. Assurance Review Teams may determine that additional topics are critical to the assessment of the project. 1. Business case and stakeholders Areas to probe Evidence expected 1.1 Is the project still required? Confirmation that the project aligns with strategic objectives, including government/entity objectives. Confirmation that external factors or findings from the procurement process have not affected current priorities. 1.2 Are the requirements of the business case complete or does the tender decision require the business case to be amended and/or A reassessment of the business case requirements, including strategic, economic, financial, commercial and project management factors. An updated business case if required. 1.3 Does the recommended way forward meet the business need? Key objectives revisited against final tender and proposed solution. 1.4 Has the most appropriate option been selected? A cost-benefit and risk analysis against final bid information and results of evaluation, including sensitivity analysis. The preferred option complies with the requirements/ specifications and evaluation criteria.
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