Subject Matter Experts to undertake an External Assurance and Review Process of Major Public Investment Projects (PAS118F)

Description

In summary, the Services comprise: The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) 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 DPER’s National Investment Office. The process document and the review templates are attached to this RFT. The Phase 1 Report of the Review of the National Development Plan 2018-2027 is also linked for further background and context.1 The type of skills required to conduct the Reviews include expertise in: major project delivery, stakeholder management, risk assessment and management, major project development, commercial leadership, appraisal of major projects, and project management. Further detail is provided in the specification of requirements in section 2 of Appendix 1. Lot 1: In summary, the Services comprise: The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) 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 DPER’s National Investment Office. The process document and the review templates are attached to this RFT. The Phase 1 Report of the Review of the National Development Plan 2018-2027 is also linked for further background and context.1 The type of skills required to conduct the Reviews include expertise in: major project delivery, stakeholder management, risk assessment and management, major project development, commercial leadership, appraisal of major projects, and project management. Further detail is provided in the specification of requirements in section 2 of Appendix 1. The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of 1 such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.