The aim of the DBC is to provide a clear proposal, for Second Pass Departmental (Investment Committee) / Government consideration. The Second Pass approval of the DBC sets the scope and budget for a project. The project is unapproved until Government / Parliamentary Approval. CFI Branch is responsible for the development of the DBC.
For Head Contractor Strategy, the PWC and/or Government and Departmental Approval process is required prior to the activating the process for engaging a Head Contractor.
Upon appointing the PMCA updates to Defence SAP will be based on ongoing and ad hoc reporting by the PMCA. For updates to GEMS SAP - PPM the Project Information Exchange (PIX) tool should be used as follows:
Risk & Compliance elements WHS Engineering Environment Security ICT Training Areas Data Finance / Procurement
Prepare the draft DBC using the Detailed Business Case (DBC) Template
Undertake a generic risk review to confirm the risks identified at the previous stage are relevant. Also identify any new risks relevant to this procurement activity.
Assess delivery options and time frames for the development of the DBC.
Seek DBC approval
Projects which have been identified as High Risk or have been requested by the stakeholder for individual DEC consideration will require the same approval process.
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Risk & Compliance elements Data (Objective)
Note: Lessons Learnt and Knowledge Management