◼ describe the procurement objective or what result is expected from the procurement
◼ explain the value for money from the procurement choice and the governance arrangements for managing the procurement (this is to compliment the description of the governance arrangements identified below)
◼ outline the market characteristics as this may influence the method of procurement or who to procure from
◼ outline how the market is to be engaged whether open tender, from a pre-qualified list of tenders, etc
◼ an outline of the key steps and timing for developing and implementing the procurement method
◼ an outline of the cost of procurement and the key risks and management methods
◼ a realistic statement of the capacity and resources of the agency to manage the procurement process and to manage the agency's responsibilities under the contract (may be included in the project plan)