DTF notes the positive findings of the report on the Royal Women's Hospital project, focusing on investment planning, procurement assessment, and project governance and oversight.
DTF also notes the recommendation pertaining to Victorian contract management guidance, and confirms that:
● Contract Management Plans and Contract Administration Manuals need to cover both the design and construct, and the operating phases of projects.
● Contract Management Plans are developed to map out the process for developing Contract Administration Manuals. These documents will evolve over time as projects move through different phases.
● revisions to documentation resulting from this evolution do not need to be resubmitted to Government.
DTF will review its guidance material to ensure it is clear and unambiguous in relation to the role of Contract Management Plans and Contract Administration Manuals during the design and construct, and the operating phases of a project, and the process for advising Government of any amendments to documentation.
Any revisions to guidance material will be provided as an amendment to the existing guidance material on the Partnerships Victoria website.