Some Victorian Government departments and agencies have implemented excellent internal processes for obtaining better value for money spent on procurement. As a major procurer of projects, government recognises that processes can be further enhanced to improve project outcomes and services to the community.
In other jurisdictions and in the private sector, experience has demonstrated that reviews at critical decision points in the procurement cycle add value and improve the outcomes of procurement and minimise the risk of project failure.
The Gateway Review Process involves targeted application of structured reviews, with the appropriate level of independence at critical decision points in project delivery. Implementation of Gateway Reviews can be expected to support a disciplined approach to the application of proven procurement processes leading to better outcomes.
Gateway Reviews will consolidate learning and procurement across the sector and give government and departmental Secretaries/CEOs confidence that high to medium-risk projects have had a level of expert independent review. The GRP provides three key benefits for government:
a consistent, whole-of-government, disciplined process to help ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget;
increased confidence by departments, agencies and the Expenditure Review Committee of Cabinet in the health of a project; and
an increased skill base across government through the development of review skills.
Implementing and operating the Gateway Review Process in Victoria will also help provide:
successful projects delivered in a timely, efficient and appropriate way;
best practice techniques in project delivery;
lessons learned that are disseminated and incorporated into new projects;
increased competence and valuable development opportunities for individuals involved in review teams; and
enhanced project management capability within the Victorian public sector.