2  The Procurement Decision Methodology

The focus of this guideline is on the primary procurement decision, what delivery model and contract type will be used.

To manage properly the risks presented to government, it is important that the procurement decision is justifiable based on facts and analysis. The procurement options analysis should demonstrate how the recommended approach is justified on a value for money basis. Justification should show how project or program outcomes can be optimised and how the methodology selected may facilitate certain aspects of risk management.