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	* [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/FINAL_BOOK_0.pdf OGC Gateway™ Process Review 0: Strategic assessment].		* [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/FINAL_BOOK_0.pdf OGC Gateway™ Process Review 0: Strategic assessment].

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	The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has now been absorbed into the Efficiency and Reform Group (ERG) within the Cabinet Office.		The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has now been absorbed into the Efficiency and Reform Group (ERG) within the Cabinet Office.

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	These peer reviews, or 'gateway reviews' are commissioned on a confidential basis by the Senior Responsible Owner:		These peer reviews, or 'gateway reviews' are commissioned on a confidential basis by the Senior Responsible Owner:
−	*OGC gateway review 0: strategic assessment.	+
−	*OGC gateway review 1: business justification	+	* OGC gateway review 0: strategic assessment.
−	*OGC gateway review 2: delivery strategy (or procurement strategy)	+	* OGC gateway review 1: business justification
−	*OGC gateway review 3: investment decision	+	* OGC gateway review 2: delivery strategy (or procurement strategy)
−	*OGC gateway review 4: readiness for service	+	* OGC gateway review 3: investment decision
−	*OGC gateway review 5: operations review & benefits realisation (or benefits evaluation)	+	* OGC gateway review 4: readiness for service
		+	* OGC gateway review 5: operations review & benefits realisation (or benefits evaluation)

	There are also two additional decision points specific to building projects:		There are also two additional decision points specific to building projects:
−	*OGC decision point 1: outline design.	+
−	*OGC decision point 2: detailed design.	+	* OGC decision point 1: outline design.
		+	* OGC decision point 2: detailed design.

	In practice, some of the design work leading up to these decision points is likely to be carried out during the tender process (or bidding process on PFI projects).		In practice, some of the design work leading up to these decision points is likely to be carried out during the tender process (or bidding process on PFI projects).

	Gateway review 0: strategic assessment is the first gateway. It is a programme review that takes place before it has been decided to proceed with a project, it		Gateway review 0: strategic assessment is the first gateway. It is a programme review that takes place before it has been decided to proceed with a project, it
−	~~<blockquote>~~... investigates the direction and planned outcomes of the programme.... It makes a strategic assessment of the proposed project, its contribution to the business strategy, drivers and benefits and considers the high level options.~~</blockquote>~~	+
		+	... investigates the direction and planned outcomes of the programme.... It makes a strategic assessment of the proposed project, its contribution to the business strategy, drivers and benefits and considers the high level options.
		+
	ref [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/introduction_to_procurement_gateway_0.asp OGC introduction to procurement gateway 0]		ref [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/introduction_to_procurement_gateway_0.asp OGC introduction to procurement gateway 0]

	The review ensures:		The review ensures:
−	*''the scope and purpose of the programme has been adequately researched''	+
−	*''that there is a shared understanding of what is to be achieved by the key stakeholders''	+	* the scope and purpose of the programme has been adequately researched
−	*''that it fits within the organisation’s overall policy or management strategy and priorities''	+	* that there is a shared understanding of what is to be achieved by the key stakeholders
−	*''that there is a realistic possibility of securing the resources needed for delivery''	+	* that it fits within the organisation’s overall policy or management strategy and priorities
−	*''that any procurement takes account of prevailing government policies''	+	* that there is a realistic possibility of securing the resources needed for delivery
−	*''the work strands will be organised (in sub-programmes, projects, etc) to deliver the overall programme objectives, and that the programme management structure, monitoring and resourcing is appropriate''	+	* that any procurement takes account of prevailing government policies
		+	* the work strands will be organised (in sub-programmes, projects, etc) to deliver the overall programme objectives, and that the programme management structure, monitoring and resourcing is appropriate

	ref [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/introduction_to_procurement_gateway_0.asp OGC gateway process review 0: strategic assessment.]		ref [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/introduction_to_procurement_gateway_0.asp OGC gateway process review 0: strategic assessment.]

	According to OGC the tasks specific to construction projects that should be undertaken before OGC Gateway Review 0: Strategic assessment are:		According to OGC the tasks specific to construction projects that should be undertaken before OGC Gateway Review 0: Strategic assessment are:
−	*''Possible need for project brought to attention of the investment decision maker (IDM) – the role responsible for making investment decisions on behalf of the business; typically the management board or similar senior group.''	+
−	*''A senior manager in the business unit that requires the project, appointed by and reporting to IDM. The senior responsible owner (SRO) owns the project and is personally accountable for its success''	+	* Possible need for project brought to attention of the investment decision maker (IDM) – the role responsible for making investment decisions on behalf of the business; typically the management board or similar senior group.
−	*''The project sponsor (PS) should have an understanding of the culture business of the client department. SRO to provide terms of appointment for PS (project sponsor).''	+	* A senior manager in the business unit that requires the project, appointed by and reporting to IDM. The senior responsible owner (SRO) owns the project and is personally accountable for its success
−	*''Experts in the relevant subject (for example, business strategy, legal, financial, construction, design, etc) to advise on options to meet the business need, including whether a construction solution will best meet the client’s needs.''	+	* The project sponsor (PS) should have an understanding of the culture business of the client department. SRO to provide terms of appointment for PS (project sponsor).
−	*''The PS, in consultation with the SRO, should identify the stakeholders for the project. Stakeholders may be internal (eg Heads of Division, users etc) or external (eg members of the public as customers, pupils, patients).''	+	* Experts in the relevant subject (for example, business strategy, legal, financial, construction, design, etc) to advise on options to meet the business need, including whether a construction solution will best meet the client’s needs.
−	*''Carry out a value management (VM) study to identify business/stakeholder needs, both short and long term. Set objectives, including Health & Safety, sustainability and design quality (using Design Quality Indicators – DQIs), agree priority and agree on performance indicators to show that these are being met. Note that the success of the project will be measured against objectives/KPIs.''	+	* The PS, in consultation with the SRO, should identify the stakeholders for the project. Stakeholders may be internal (eg Heads of Division, users etc) or external (eg members of the public as customers, pupils, patients).
−	*''Explore high level options for meeting the business need and assess in principle their affordability and achievability. Identify time related factors – that is, an optimum timespan for the life of the facility. Be prepared to revisit initial thinking on high level options, to ensure that all appropriate opportunities are given full consideration.''	+	* Carry out a value management (VM) study to identify business/stakeholder needs, both short and long term. Set objectives, including Health & Safety, sustainability and design quality (using Design Quality Indicators – DQIs), agree priority and agree on performance indicators to show that these are being met. Note that the success of the project will be measured against objectives/KPIs.
−	*''Carry out high level risk assessment and capture in a risk register; include the risk of the optimum timespan being incorrect.''	+	* Explore high level options for meeting the business need and assess in principle their affordability and achievability. Identify time related factors – that is, an optimum timespan for the life of the facility. Be prepared to revisit initial thinking on high level options, to ensure that all appropriate opportunities are given full consideration.
−	*''Research previous similar projects and identify appropriate lessons to apply to the project.''	+	* Carry out high level risk assessment and capture in a risk register; include the risk of the optimum timespan being incorrect.
−	*''Prepare project brief and outline PEP to inform strategy and control of project, including roles and responsibilities. (Note that responsibility for maintaining the PEP passes to the project manager when appointed.)''	+	* Research previous similar projects and identify appropriate lessons to apply to the project.
−	*''Establish strategic fit of project with key business objectives.''	+	* Prepare project brief and outline PEP to inform strategy and control of project, including roles and responsibilities. (Note that responsibility for maintaining the PEP passes to the project manager when appointed.)
−	*''Approval to proceed.''	+	* Establish strategic fit of project with key business objectives.
		+	* Approval to proceed.

	ref [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/CP0063AEGuide3.pdf Achieving Excellence Guide 3 - Project Procurement Lifecycle] P9 and 10.		ref [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/CP0063AEGuide3.pdf Achieving Excellence Guide 3 - Project Procurement Lifecycle] P9 and 10.
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	For a detailed description of the sequence of tasks necessary on public projects, see the free work plan available from Designing Buildings Wiki: Public project: outline work plan. Gateway review 0 takes place during the work stage: Public project: business justification.		For a detailed description of the sequence of tasks necessary on public projects, see the free work plan available from Designing Buildings Wiki: Public project: outline work plan. Gateway review 0 takes place during the work stage: Public project: business justification.

−	= ~~Find out more~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
		+
		+	* Change control.
		+	* Design and build.
		+	* Designing Buildings Wiki: Public project: outline work plan.
		+	* Gateways.
		+	* Government Construction Strategy.
		+	* OGC.
		+	* Output based specification.
		+	* Private Finance Initiative.
		+	* Prime contract.
		+	* Public procurement.
		+	* Public project: business justification.
		+	* Major Projects Authority.

−	==~~= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===~~	+	= External references =
−	*Change control.	+
−	*Design and build.	+
−	*Designing Buildings Wiki: Public project: outline work plan.	+
−	*Gateways.	+
−	*Government Construction Strategy.	+
−	*OGC.	+
−	*Output based specification.	+
−	*Private Finance Initiative.	+
−	*Prime contract.	+
−	*Public procurement.	+
−	*Public project: business justification.	+
−	*Major Projects Authority.	+

−	~~=== External references ===~~	+	* [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/FINAL_BOOK_0.pdf OGC Gateway™ Process Review 0: Strategic assessment].
−	*[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/FINAL_BOOK_0.pdf OGC Gateway™ Process Review 0: Strategic assessment].	+

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	The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has now been absorbed into the Efficiency and Reform Group (ERG) within the Cabinet Office.		The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has now been absorbed into the Efficiency and Reform Group (ERG) within the Cabinet Office.

−	When it existed, the OGC produced a great deal of guidance about best practice in procurement and project management. This OGC guidance has now been archived, however, it is still cited in the new Government Construction Strategy and the revised ~~[https://update.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sites/default/files/resources/Government_Construction_Common_Minimum_Standards.pdf~~ Common Minimum Standards] (to become the 'Construction Standards') and links are still provided from government websites such as the [http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/content/major-projects-authority Major Projects Authority]. The OGC gateway review process still provides one of the best and most comprehensive sets of guidance for public projects. It is for this reason that the project plan for public projects within Designing Buildings Wiki follows the OGC gateway review process. See Public project: outline work plan.	+	When it existed, the OGC produced a great deal of guidance about best practice in procurement and project management. This OGC guidance has now been archived, however, it is still cited in the new Government Construction Strategy and the revised Common Minimum Standards (to become the 'Construction Standards') and links are still provided from government websites such as the [http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/content/major-projects-authority Major Projects Authority]. The OGC gateway review process still provides one of the best and most comprehensive sets of guidance for public projects. It is for this reason that the project plan for public projects within Designing Buildings Wiki follows the OGC gateway review process. See Public project: outline work plan.

	The procurement routes preferred by the Government Construction Strategy and described by the OGC gateway review process are private finance initiative (PFI), prime contracting and design and build (see OGC [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/CP0066AEGuide6.pdf Achieving Excellence Guide 6:Procurement and contract strategies]). The Government Construction Strategy states that traditional procurement routes that separate design from construction should not be used unless it can be demonstrated that they offer better value for money.		The procurement routes preferred by the Government Construction Strategy and described by the OGC gateway review process are private finance initiative (PFI), prime contracting and design and build (see OGC [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/CP0066AEGuide6.pdf Achieving Excellence Guide 6:Procurement and contract strategies]). The Government Construction Strategy states that traditional procurement routes that separate design from construction should not be used unless it can be demonstrated that they offer better value for money.

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
		+	*Change control.
	*Design and build.		*Design and build.
	*Designing Buildings Wiki: Public project: outline work plan.		*Designing Buildings Wiki: Public project: outline work plan.
		+	*Gateways.
	*Government Construction Strategy.		*Government Construction Strategy.
	*OGC.		*OGC.

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	For a detailed description of the sequence of tasks necessary on public projects, see the free work plan available from Designing Buildings Wiki: Public project: outline work plan. Gateway review 0 takes place during the work stage: Public project: business justification.		For a detailed description of the sequence of tasks necessary on public projects, see the free work plan available from Designing Buildings Wiki: Public project: outline work plan. Gateway review 0 takes place during the work stage: Public project: business justification.

−	~~----~~	+	= Find out more =

−	= ~~See also~~ =	+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
		+	*Design and build.
	*Designing Buildings Wiki: Public project: outline work plan.		*Designing Buildings Wiki: Public project: outline work plan.
−	*~~Public project: business justification~~.	+	*Government Construction Strategy.
	*OGC.		*OGC.
		+	*Output based specification.
		+	*Private Finance Initiative.
		+	*Prime contract.
		+	*Public procurement.
		+	*Public project: business justification.
		+	*Major Projects Authority.
		+
		+	=== External references ===
	*[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/FINAL_BOOK_0.pdf OGC Gateway™ Process Review 0: Strategic assessment].		*[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/FINAL_BOOK_0.pdf OGC Gateway™ Process Review 0: Strategic assessment].

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	In practice, some of the design work leading up to these decision points is likely to be carried out during the tender process (or bidding process on PFI projects).		In practice, some of the design work leading up to these decision points is likely to be carried out during the tender process (or bidding process on PFI projects).

−	Gateway review 0: strategic assessment is the first gateway. It is a programme review that takes place before it has been decided to proceed with a project, it ... investigates the direction and planned outcomes of the programme.... It makes a strategic assessment of the proposed project, its contribution to the business strategy, drivers and benefits and considers the high level options. ref [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/introduction_to_procurement_gateway_0.asp. OGC introduction to procurement gateway 0]	+	Gateway review 0: strategic assessment is the first gateway. It is a programme review that takes place before it has been decided to proceed with a project, it
		+	<blockquote>
		+	... investigates the direction and planned outcomes of the programme.... It makes a strategic assessment of the proposed project, its contribution to the business strategy, drivers and benefits and considers the high level options.
		+	</blockquote>
		+	ref [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/introduction_to_procurement_gateway_0.asp. OGC introduction to procurement gateway 0]

	The review ensures:		The review ensures:

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−	The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has established a detailed gateway review process for public procurement. The [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/what_is_ogc_gateway_review.asp OGC gateway review process] offers a structure for assessing programmes and projects at key stages in their development to verify that they should be allowed to progress to the next stage. Gateway reviews are independent peer reviews carried out by a review team on behalf of the senior responsible owner. The review team prepare a confidential review report for the ~~senior responsible owner. Gateway reports, will normally be shared with HM Treasury~~ and the Cabinet Office.	+	The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has now been absorbed into the Efficiency and Reform Group (ERG) within the Cabinet Office.

−	~~The process is mandatory for central civil government projects and is~~ best practice in ~~the health sector, local government~~ and ~~defence~~. ~~Ref~~ [~~http~~://~~webarchive~~.~~nationalarchives~~.gov.uk/~~20100503135839~~/http://www.~~ogc~~.gov.uk/~~what_is_ogc_gateway_review~~.~~asp what~~ is OGC gateway review].	+	When it existed, the OGC produced a great deal of guidance about best practice in procurement and project management. This OGC guidance has now been archived, however, it is still cited in the new Government Construction Strategy and the revised [https://update.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sites/default/files/resources/Government_Construction_Common_Minimum_Standards.pdf Common Minimum Standards] (to become the 'Construction Standards') and links are still provided from government websites such as the [http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/content/major-projects-authority Major Projects Authority]. The OGC gateway review process still provides one of the best and most comprehensive sets of guidance for public projects. It is for this reason that the project plan for public projects within Designing Buildings Wiki follows the OGC gateway review process. See Public project: outline work plan.

−	~~There are 6 gateway reviews during~~ the ~~development of a programme or project~~ (~~generally a project evolves out of a programme~~):	+	The procurement routes preferred by the Government Construction Strategy and described by the OGC gateway review process are private finance initiative (PFI), prime contracting and design and build (see OGC [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/CP0066AEGuide6.pdf Achieving Excellence Guide 6:Procurement and contract strategies]). The Government Construction Strategy states that traditional procurement routes that separate design from construction should not be used unless it can be demonstrated that they offer better value for money.

−	*OGC gateway review 0: strategic assessment.	+	The three preferred routes involve appointing a single integrated supply team (including designers, contractors, suppliers and perhaps facilities managers) after the project brief has been prepared, before design commences. This means that the main decision to invest (i.e. to appoint the integrated supply team), takes place before any designs have been prepared.
−	*OGC gateway review 1: business justification.	+
−	*[[OGC gateway 2\|OGC gateway review 2: delivery strategy]] (~~or procurement strategy~~).	+
−	*[[OGC gateway 3\|OGC gateway review 3: investment decision]].	+
−	*[[OGC gateway 4\|OGC gateway review 4: readiness for service]].	+
−	*[[OGC gateway 5\|OGC gateway review 5: operations review & benefits realisation]] (or benefits evaluation).	+

−	The ~~procurement routes preferred by OGC are private finance initiative (PFI), prime contracting and design and build (see~~ [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/~~documents/CP0066AEGuide6~~.~~pdf Achieving Excellence Guide 6: Procurement and contract strategies~~]~~). They recommend appointing~~ a ~~single integrated supply team (including designers~~, ~~contractors, suppliers and perhaps facilities managers) after the project brief has been prepared, before design commences. This means~~ that ~~the main decision~~ to ~~invest (i.e.~~ to ~~appoint~~ the ~~integrated supply team)~~, ~~takes place before any designs have been prepared.~~ OGC ~~state that traditional procurement routes that separate design from construction should not be used unless they offer better value for money (ref [http~~:~~//webarchive~~.~~nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http~~:~~//www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/CP0060AEConstructionPocketbook.pdf Achieving Excellence~~: ~~Construction Projects ][http~~:~~//webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http~~:~~//www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/CP0060AEConstructionPocketbook.pdf Pocketbook]P13~~).	+	The [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/what_is_ogc_gateway_review.asp OGC Gateway Review process] offers a structure for projects following these procurement routes, based around a series of independent peer reviews carried out at key stages to verify that projects should be allowed to progress to the next stage.
		+
		+	These peer reviews, or 'gateway reviews' are commissioned on a confidential basis by the Senior Responsible Owner:
		+
		+	*OGC gateway review 0: strategic assessment.
		+	*OGC gateway review 1: business justification
		+	*OGC gateway review 2: delivery strategy (or procurement strategy)
		+	*OGC gateway review 3: investment decision
		+	*OGC gateway review 4: readiness for service
		+	*OGC gateway review 5: operations review & benefits realisation (or benefits evaluation)

−	~~As a consequence, OGC introduces~~ two decision points specific to building projects~~, which take place after the integrated supply team has been appointed~~:	+	There are also two additional decision points specific to building projects:

	*OGC decision point 1: outline design.		*OGC decision point 1: outline design.
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	*[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/FINAL_BOOK_0.pdf OGC Gateway™ Process Review 0: Strategic assessment].		*[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/FINAL_BOOK_0.pdf OGC Gateway™ Process Review 0: Strategic assessment].

−	~~[[Category:Roles_/_services_procedures]]~~
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−	The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has established a detailed gateway review process for public procurement. The [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/what_is_ogc_gateway_review.asp OGC gateway review process] offers a structure for assessing programmes and projects at key stages in their development to verify that they should be allowed to progress to the next stage. Gateway reviews are independent peer reviews carried out by a review team on behalf of the senior responsible owner. The review team prepare a confidential review report for the senior responsible owner. The process is mandatory for central civil government projects and is best practice in the health sector, local government and defence. Ref [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/what_is_ogc_gateway_review.asp what is OGC gateway review].	+	The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has established a detailed gateway review process for public procurement. The [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/what_is_ogc_gateway_review.asp OGC gateway review process] offers a structure for assessing programmes and projects at key stages in their development to verify that they should be allowed to progress to the next stage. Gateway reviews are independent peer reviews carried out by a review team on behalf of the senior responsible owner. The review team prepare a confidential review report for the senior responsible owner. Gateway reports, will normally be shared with HM Treasury and the Cabinet Office.
		+
		+	The process is mandatory for central civil government projects and is best practice in the health sector, local government and defence. Ref [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/what_is_ogc_gateway_review.asp what is OGC gateway review].

	There are 6 gateway reviews during the development of a programme or project (generally a project evolves out of a programme):		There are 6 gateway reviews during the development of a programme or project (generally a project evolves out of a programme):
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	In practice, some of the design work leading up to these decision points is likely to be carried out during the tender process (or bidding process on PFI projects).		In practice, some of the design work leading up to these decision points is likely to be carried out during the tender process (or bidding process on PFI projects).

−	Gateway review 0: strategic assessment is the first gateway. It is a programme review that takes place before it has been decided to proceed with a project, it	+	Gateway review 0: strategic assessment is the first gateway. It is a programme review that takes place before it has been decided to proceed with a project, it ... investigates the direction and planned outcomes of the programme.... It makes a strategic assessment of the proposed project, its contribution to the business strategy, drivers and benefits and considers the high level options. ref [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/introduction_to_procurement_gateway_0.asp. OGC introduction to procurement gateway 0]
−	... investigates the direction and planned outcomes of the programme.... It makes a strategic assessment of the proposed project, its contribution to the business strategy, drivers and benefits and considers the high level options.	+
−	ref [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/introduction_to_procurement_gateway_0.asp. OGC introduction to procurement gateway 0]	+

	The review ensures:		The review ensures:
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	For a detailed description of the sequence of tasks necessary on public projects, see the free work plan available from Designing Buildings Wiki: Public project: outline work plan. Gateway review 0 takes place during the work stage: Public project: business justification.		For a detailed description of the sequence of tasks necessary on public projects, see the free work plan available from Designing Buildings Wiki: Public project: outline work plan. Gateway review 0 takes place during the work stage: Public project: business justification.
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	The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has now been absorbed into the Efficiency and Reform Group (ERG) within the Cabinet Office.		The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has now been absorbed into the Efficiency and Reform Group (ERG) within the Cabinet Office.

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	These peer reviews, or 'gateway reviews' are commissioned on a confidential basis by the Senior Responsible Owner:		These peer reviews, or 'gateway reviews' are commissioned on a confidential basis by the Senior Responsible Owner:
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	*OGC gateway review 0: strategic assessment.		*OGC gateway review 0: strategic assessment.
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	There are also two additional decision points specific to building projects:		There are also two additional decision points specific to building projects:
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	*OGC decision point 1: outline design.		*OGC decision point 1: outline design.
	*OGC decision point 2: detailed design.		*OGC decision point 2: detailed design.
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	Gateway review 0: strategic assessment is the first gateway. It is a programme review that takes place before it has been decided to proceed with a project, it		Gateway review 0: strategic assessment is the first gateway. It is a programme review that takes place before it has been decided to proceed with a project, it
	<blockquote>... investigates the direction and planned outcomes of the programme.... It makes a strategic assessment of the proposed project, its contribution to the business strategy, drivers and benefits and considers the high level options.</blockquote>		<blockquote>... investigates the direction and planned outcomes of the programme.... It makes a strategic assessment of the proposed project, its contribution to the business strategy, drivers and benefits and considers the high level options.</blockquote>
−	ref [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/introduction_to_procurement_gateway_0.asp. OGC introduction to procurement gateway 0]	+	ref [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/introduction_to_procurement_gateway_0.asp OGC introduction to procurement gateway 0]

	The review ensures:		The review ensures:
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	*''the scope and purpose of the programme has been adequately researched''		*''the scope and purpose of the programme has been adequately researched''
	*''that there is a shared understanding of what is to be achieved by the key stakeholders''		*''that there is a shared understanding of what is to be achieved by the key stakeholders''
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	According to OGC the tasks specific to construction projects that should be undertaken before OGC Gateway Review 0: Strategic assessment are:		According to OGC the tasks specific to construction projects that should be undertaken before OGC Gateway Review 0: Strategic assessment are:
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	*''Possible need for project brought to attention of the investment decision maker (IDM) – the role responsible for making investment decisions on behalf of the business; typically the management board or similar senior group.''		*''Possible need for project brought to attention of the investment decision maker (IDM) – the role responsible for making investment decisions on behalf of the business; typically the management board or similar senior group.''
	*''A senior manager in the business unit that requires the project, appointed by and reporting to IDM. The senior responsible owner (SRO) owns the project and is personally accountable for its success''		*''A senior manager in the business unit that requires the project, appointed by and reporting to IDM. The senior responsible owner (SRO) owns the project and is personally accountable for its success''
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	= See also =		= See also =
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	*Designing Buildings Wiki: Public project: outline work plan.		*Designing Buildings Wiki: Public project: outline work plan.
	*Public project: business justification.		*Public project: business justification.

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	In practice, some of the design work leading up to these decision points is likely to be carried out during the tender process (or bidding process on PFI projects).		In practice, some of the design work leading up to these decision points is likely to be carried out during the tender process (or bidding process on PFI projects).

−	Gateway review 0: strategic assessment is the first gateway. It is a programme review that takes place before it has been decided to proceed with a project, it	+	Gateway review 0: strategic assessment is the first gateway. It is a programme review that takes place before it has been decided to proceed with a project, it
−	<blockquote>	+	<blockquote>... investigates the direction and planned outcomes of the programme.... It makes a strategic assessment of the proposed project, its contribution to the business strategy, drivers and benefits and considers the high level options.</blockquote>
−	... investigates the direction and planned outcomes of the programme.... It makes a strategic assessment of the proposed project, its contribution to the business strategy, drivers and benefits and considers the high level options.	+
−	</blockquote>	+
	ref [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/introduction_to_procurement_gateway_0.asp. OGC introduction to procurement gateway 0]		ref [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/introduction_to_procurement_gateway_0.asp. OGC introduction to procurement gateway 0]

	The review ensures:		The review ensures:

−	*the scope and purpose of the programme has been adequately researched	+	*''the scope and purpose of the programme has been adequately researched''
−	*that there is a shared understanding of what is to be achieved by the key stakeholders	+	*''that there is a shared understanding of what is to be achieved by the key stakeholders''
−	*that it fits within the organisation’s overall policy or management strategy and priorities	+	*''that it fits within the organisation’s overall policy or management strategy and priorities''
−	*that there is a realistic possibility of securing the resources needed for delivery	+	*''that there is a realistic possibility of securing the resources needed for delivery''
−	*that any procurement takes account of prevailing government policies	+	*''that any procurement takes account of prevailing government policies''
−	*the work strands will be organised (in sub-programmes, projects, etc) to deliver the overall programme objectives, and that the programme management structure, monitoring and resourcing is appropriate	+	*''the work strands will be organised (in sub-programmes, projects, etc) to deliver the overall programme objectives, and that the programme management structure, monitoring and resourcing is appropriate''

	ref [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/introduction_to_procurement_gateway_0.asp OGC gateway process review 0: strategic assessment.]		ref [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/introduction_to_procurement_gateway_0.asp OGC gateway process review 0: strategic assessment.]