2.6  Risk Management and Constraints

This section should represent the results of a through risk assessment process which should examine:

•  Strategic risks  - i.e. threats to the achievement of strategic objectives

•  Internal and external influences which may impact on the procurement

•  Limitations to resources available to carry out the project in terms of the project team and external assistance

•  Funding / affordability and the absolute constraints;

•  Changes in the situation of the Authority lead to changes in requirements (e.g. if a CPA rating improves during procurement will this mean that the core reason for the procurement is invalidated or the case for change weakened?

•  The ability of the market to deliver the scope of what is required;

•  Stakeholder "buy in" to the project and possible triggers to future opposition; and

•  The capability of the organisation to proceed with the project.

When assessing risks and constraints at this OBC stage, it is important that possible threats to the project are identified and steps to manage / mitigate them are identified and actioned as early as possible.