30.7  Consultation

(a)  (Agree on tenderer): During the period of 1 Month following provision of the information under clause 30.6, Project Co must consult with the State concerning the offers Project Co has procured in accordance with clause 30.5(e) and clause 30.5(f), to attempt to reach agreement on the appointment of one of the tenderers to provide each of the Reviewable Services for the next Reviewable Services Term having regard to:

(i)  the experience and capability of each tenderer;

(ii)  the extent to which each offer provides value for money to the State when compared with each of the other offers; and

(iii)  the ability of Project Co to continue to meet the Service Requirements relevant to the Reviewable Services the subject of the offer and otherwise comply with this Deed on subcontracting the relevant Reviewable Service to any of the tenderers.

(b)  (Project Co update of offer): Project Co must, by the end of the period referred to in clause 30.7(a), update its offer under clause 30.6(b) to reflect any agreement reached between the State and Project Co in accordance with clause 30.7(a).

(c)  (No subcontracting): Project Co must not enter into any contract with any tenderer for the provision of the Reviewable Services without the prior agreement of the State.