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.