The project overview is an executive summary of the policy context, objectives and scope of the project and the output specification. Additional information should include detail of the project team and its main roles and tasks, the project management objectives, timing and any constraints to meeting project objectives.
The project overview also functions as a project record. Summary detail as to the expected cost of public sector delivery, the identification and initial allocation of risks, the EOI or ITN process, bid evaluation and contract award are added to the overview as the project proceeds through time. At the completion of the project, the project overview will in effect be an executive summary of items 1 - 7 above.