The Gateway Review process examines a programme or project at critical stages in its lifecycle to provide assurance that it can progress successfully to the next stage; the process is based on well-proven techniques that lead to more effective delivery of benefits together with more predictable costs and outcomes.? (Source: Office of Government Commerce website, 2006)

The Gateway Review process provides assurance and support for project owners in achieving their business aims. Our experienced advisers can provide you with an independent professional OGC Gateway Review at any of the following points during the project lifecycle:

• Strategic assessment.
• Business case.
• Procurement strategy.
• Contract award.
• Implementation.
• Close out of contract.

What will our Gateway Review services give you?

• Confirmation that the appropriate skills and experience are deployed on the project.
• Enable stakeholders in the project to fully understand the project status and the issues involved.
• Assurance that the project is ready to progress to the next stage of development or implementation.
• Creation of more realistic time and cost targets for projects.

A direct output of Gateway Reviews is to facilitate the delivery of better quality projects across the public sector - deals being better scoped, delivered faster and appropriately structured enabling the achievement of better value for money.

If you are currently undertaking a project or an acquisition programme which is subject to an OGC Gateway Review and would like to receive independent professional advice, contact:

Contact:

Robert Mackenzie, Partner, Business Technology and Consulting