Step 3: Investment decision

The Department of Customer Services, Open Data, and Small and Family Business (CDSB) works with the agency to complete investment review B for the project. Summarised findings are presented to the Digital Economy Leadership Sub Group (DELSG) and investment guidance is provided back to the agency. For some projects, this step may be repeated if multiple contracts or procurement processes are required. CDSB will work collaboratively with agencies to determine what reviews are required for each project.

This step is undertaken before government awards contracts to potential suppliers, partners and/or other delivery agencies to ensure the project remains viable after considering feedback from the market. Updates from procurement processes are incorporated into the business case, and further guidance is provided back to the agency, particularly if there are major changes to investment parameters.

The agency submits, for CDSB review, the Gate 3 review report, its supporting documentation, and action plan. This will also include the final business case and benefits realisation plan following any updates from prospective suppliers.

CDSB  will complete investment review B which includes a review of the detailed business case (if required) and Gate 3 review documentation and creates a summary report with key observations from the review for the DELSG.

Investment guidance is provided back to the agency for consideration before contracts are awarded.

The digital investments register is updated with any additional information.