The Gateway Review guidelines apply to all new or existing high to medium-risk government projects that procure services, construction/property and information technology/change management projects.
At the earliest stages, if procurement is likely to be the chosen means of satisfying an identified need, departments and agencies should:
assess the complexity and risk profile of the project;
if high or medium risk, decide on the type of Gateway Review required and the timing; and
schedule reviews to ensure discipline in the procurement process and an optimum value for money solution.
The Gateway Review Process is not designed to duplicate existing approval processes, but should assist and enhance outcomes from these processes. The GRP generally serves a different purpose than internal approval or reviews processes.