Project stage

Government Business Enterprise

Streamlined for Government Business Enterprise

Project Development/identifying service need

Usual GBE planning and reporting processes.

Usual GBE planning and reporting processes.

Review of project proposal

DTF review documents and agree budget impacts.

DTF review of documents and agree budget impacts

Government approval of project and procurement method

If the project required budgetary funding (either directly or indirectly) for associated works, the project will need to be considered by ERC and must be supported by a business case.

If no budget funding required proposal likely to be considered by EDC or another Cabinet committee.

Once budget matters are considered, the project is also referred to the ESDC of Cabinet for approval.

If the project required budgetary funding (either directly or indirectly) for associated works, the project will need to be considered by ERC and must be supported by a business case.

If no budget funding required proposal subject to joint governance arrangements and a streamlined approval process applies.

Government approval of EOI

DTF to review EOI document. Cabinet (normally the ESDC) must approve the EOI prior to release.

DTF to review EOI document. Portfolio Minister endorses EOI and Treasurer approves release of EOI. 

Government approval of Request for Proposal

DTF to review RFP document. Cabinet approval is required before releasing the RFP.

Following receipt of bids, the Portfolio Minister (and Treasurer if appropriate) must endorse the preferred bidder recommendation before any parties are advised.

During negotiations, Cabinet approval must also be sought before varying any conditions or principles previously agreed.

DTF to review RFP document. Portfolio Minister endorses RFP and Treasurer approves release of RFP.

During negotiations with the preferred bidder, approval of Treasurer must also be obtained before varying any conditions or principles previously agreed.

Government approval of contract execution

The Portfolio Minister advises the Treasurer that the final contact conforms to the business case before the contract is executed.

DTF requires sign-off that VFM has been achieved. Portfolio Minister to endorse contract execution and Treasurer approves execution of contract. (Responsible Minister signs contract).