OGP framework
Subject matter experts to undertake an external assurance and review process of major public investment projects
From Office of Government Procurement
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From Office of Government Procurement
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The Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery, and Reform is introducing an external assurance process for major public capital projects valued in excess of €100m involving independent peer reviews at two key decision gates in the project lifecycle focused on cost, risk, and ability to deliver. This work is being led by the department’s National Investment Office.
The purpose of this tender is to establish a framework of suitable suppliers who can provide a range of independent external expertise, specializing in major capital projects to conduct independent expert reviews. The reviews are to be conducted in line with provided templates and consider identified key issues such as:
• Robustness of planned delivery;
• Accuracy of cost forecasts;
• Consideration of risk; and
• Appropriateness of procurement strategies.
For a more detailed overview, please see the User Guide which is available on the Buyer Zone .
The Potential Framework Clients that can draw down from this Framework by conducting a Mini Competition (SRFT) are Ministers of the Government of Ireland and Central Government Departments only.
Drawdowns from this framework agreement will be conducted through mini competition. To get started please see the User Guide which is available on the Buyer Zone .
To access the full details of this framework agreement, log onto the Buyer Zone website and search for ‘Subject Matter Experts to undertake an External Assurance and Review Process of Major Public Investment Projects’ or contact the OGP's Support Helpdesk team.