Project Management and Procurement

2.9.10  Business cases should explain the proposed management arrangements for the proposal, including:

(i)  The Project Execution Plan;

(ii)  The proposed management structures, covering all of the stakeholders in the project, and the relationships between them;

(iii)  The key personnel responsible should be identified in terms of a specific post holder and/or a named individual. For example, in the case of construction projects:

•  the Investment Decision Maker;

•  Project Owner / Senior Responsible Owner;

•  Project Sponsor; and

•  Project Manager.

(iv)  Confirmation that documented project management procedures are in place using for example PRINCE2 guidance.

(v)  The intended approach to procurement, including, for example, suitable consideration of traditional approaches and PPP alternatives. The use of PROCODE and SCIM Guidance on Management of the Construction process and PPP should be followed.

(vi)  The benefits realisation plan.

(vii)  The timetable for implementation;

(viii)  Accommodation issues;

(ix)  Staff and Partnership issues;

(x)  Any other important management issues.