Source · Select Committees · Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Recommendation 18
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The Committee welcomes Nick Smallwood’s statement that major projects should remain in the GMPP until...
Conclusion
The Committee welcomes Nick Smallwood’s statement that major projects should remain in the GMPP until Gate 5. The Committee would like the IPA to consider periodic reporting on past projects, perhaps at five-year intervals, to assess whether they have achieved their benefits. The IPA should write to the Committee in the Autumn to explain how best to do this and when the first review will take place.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
through the Gateway 5 assurance process. Gateway 5 reviews are repeatable, and IPA/ departments often recommend they are undertaken regularly to maintain accountability for project outcomes. The first Gateway 5 Review typically occurs when the project is about to hand over to Business as Usual (BAU) operation and then 6–12 months after handover to the new owner, with a final Gateway 5 Review shortly before the end of a service contract. The Gateway 5 Review can also be used on a one-off basis (e.g. annually) to check that a project is delivering its intended outputs and is appropriately measuring, tracking and maximising benefits.