Reference Projects
MARA Redesignation
Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA): Reviewed documentation associated with the transfer of the authority to DIAC control, identifying possible conflicts of interest and providing probity advice on management strategies to mitigate any such conflict. Report peer reviewed by Sir Laurence Street and presented to the Secretary of DIAC. [2009]
HRMS Contract Negotiation
Conducting probity reviews and providing advice during the tender process for the selection of organisations to supply and implement a Human Resource Management System across Victoria Police and the Forensic Information Management System (FIMS) project. Tasks include reviewing the selection process for Tenderers, supporting the evaluation and negotiation process, and will include providing a comprehensive probity report. [2007-2008]
Adelaide Desalination Plant Project
PSI provided process and probity advice during the procurement processes leading to the establishment of a contractor to undertake the Design, Build, Operate and Maintenance of the Adelaide Desalination Plant and subsequent Renewable Energy tender process. Combined value estimated in excess of $4 billion.Tasks included: monitoring engagements with industry and selection processes, including workshops (that adopted Alliance principles) and reviewing key acquisition documents [2008 -09].
Graphic Design and Publications
Graphic Design and Publications
Procurement design and management, including recording and drafting of the evaluation report for graphic design and publications. [2004]
Tertiary Training Alternatives
Tertiary Training Alternatives
Developed a comparative matrix for DETP of the tertiary training alternatives in Australia from a cost perspective. Included to the provision of the analysis and a financial report. [2004]
Australian Rural & Remote Nurse Scholarship Program
Review of Australian Rural & Remote Nurse Scholarship Program (ARRNS)
Conducted a lapsing program review and analysis of the ARRNS in order to permit a decision to be made regarding the extension of the ARRNS into the 2005-06 Budget Year. The collection of data for the evaluation included the conduct of surveys of end users and interviews with stakeholders. The final report considered the appropriateness, effectiveness, efficiency and recommended opportunities for improvement. [2004]
Child Care Study
Child Care Study
Undertook research and analysis to determine the demand requirement for Child Care services at DFAT in Canberra. Consultation was undertaken across a variety of areas including government authorities. Final documentation provided to the client served to inform subsequent market testing tender documentation. [2004]
Cord Blood Collection Network
Lapsing Program Evaluation of the Cord Blood Collection Network (NCBCN)
Undertook a lapsing program review whose objective was to provide an analysis of the NCBCN in order to permit a decision to be made regarding the extension of the NCBCN into the 2004-05 Budget Year. The evaluation considered the appropriateness, effectiveness and efficiency of the program as well as where improvements could be made. [2004]
Passenger Vehicle Services
Procurement of Passenger Vehicle Services
Developed the procurement strategy and documentation for a nationwide tender involving the Department's individual State Offices, multiple evaluation teams and in excess of 400 tendering organisations. Numerous and varied stakeholders required management via a defined communications plan supported by electronic recording and tracking methods designed by PSI. The support was both operational and strategic in nature, and continued into negotiation planning and contract performance. [2004]
Private Financing Services Panel
Private Financing Services Panel
Assisted the client with the design and implementation of a competitive tender process to seek the establishment of a panel of suitable providers across a range of private financing areas. The project involved the development of documentation, managing tenderer enquires, facilitation of tender evaluation and drafting of an evaluation report. [2004]