5.2.1 Framework and approach used
Figure 5A shows the planned timing of key stages in the procurement process for the new Royal Children's Hospital (RCH). These planned timelines were met, which was commendable, given the scale and complexity of the project and procurement task.
Figure 5A | |
Stage | Planned timing |
Expression of interest (EOI) phase |
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Release of EOI Closing date for submission of EOI proposals EOI evaluation and short-listing of respondents | 10 May 2006 8 June 2006 31 July 2006 |
Request for proposal (RFP) phase |
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Release of project brief (for RFP) Closing date for responses to RFP | 11 October 2006 8 March 2007 |
Structured negotiation phase (SNP) |
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Release of SNP brief Technical and commercial workshops Revised proposals due Evaluation and clarification Endorsement of recommendations | 1 June 2007 5 June - 6 July 2007 26 July 2007 August 2007 September 2007 |
Negotiation and completion phase |
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Contractual close Financial close Financial close | November 2007 December 2007 |
Source: Victorian Auditor-General's Office, using data provided by DHS.
Figure 5B (overleaf) shows the major stages in developing a Partnerships Victoria project. The procurement process extends from the bidding process through to final negotiation.
Figure 5B
Stages in developing a Partnerships Victoria project
Source: Victorian Auditor-General's Office, using data from Partnerships Victoria Contract Management Guide, page 31, figure 5.1.