The procedure to be followed in progressing an unsolicited proposal through to the development of a detailed binding bid under an exclusive mandate would, to the extent practicable, be consistent with the process outlined in stage 5 of this framework.
The process would apply appropriate rigour to ensure that:
∙ the project to be delivered is robust, efficient and effective in the delivery of services to the consumer
∙ costs and risks are not passed to government under the project arrangements (unless government is appropriately indemnified).