General

1. the project objectives for the Transition Period;

2. a list of key deliverables to be produced;

3. the project approach (defining what, where, when, how, who) for each phase of the Transition Period i.e. Procurement, Planning, Construction, Operations; 

4. the proposed approach in relation to supporting the Contractor in securing planning consent;

5. detail of any constraints on the Authority and/or the project e.g. due to the Authority's dual role as both the Waste Disposal Authority and the Local Planning Authority?

6. details of the Authority's resources (internal and external - who and when they will be in place); including the plan for dealing with any business case requirement to secure resources;

7. a timetable for the Transition Period, based on clearly stated and realistic assumptions and agreed with the Contractor and incorporating any key dates defined in the Contract and a reminder system;

8. plans for the move to appropriate accommodation (including making sure equipment/ software is in place);

9. a list of contact details for the key personnel within the Authority, key stakeholders, Contractor and Sub-Contractors as appropriate;

10. finalisation and documentation of the contract management systems including: 

 reporting systems; and

 a knowledge management strategy;

11. plans for assembling and managing a library of project information;

12. arrangements for and timings of meetings throughout the Transition period including post Contract signature meetings and pre service commencement meetings;

13. the approach to risk and issue management including those identified but not resolved in the procurement period;

14. a plan for managing stakeholder expectations over the Transition Period;

15. the plan for liaising with the bidder to identify and address any linkages between the Authority's Transition Plan and with the Bidder's mobilisation plan; 

16. a plan for managing relationships with existing disposal/treatment Contractors (e.g. landfill, interim treatment, transfer station operators etc) potentially including giving notice to existing Contractors of the end of the relevant Contract

17. contingency arrangements required during this high risk phase; and

18. agreement of notice periods with existing Contractors are identified in advance.