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Partners in Technology (PiT) - GITC Update - 4 March 2016
1. GITC refresh update
Dallas Stower
Assistant Director-General Strategic ICT
Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation
4 March 2016
2. • “What is the right contracting framework
for ICT procurement for the Queensland
Government?’”
• Between May and August 2015, DSITI
engaged BDO (Qld) Pty Ltd, to conduct an
independent review of GITC
• Co-design with industry and government.
GITC review recap
3. GITC review outcome
Risk Value SOA Contract
QAssure
GITC
Single step
accreditation
model
AccreditationContracts
4. Where are we
shaping
• Quick wins
• Core elements of
future framework
• Preliminary
transition approach
GITC Review Stage 2 Stage 3Stage 1
Implementation
March…to approx October 2016
5. Stage 1 achievements – Quick wins
Easier to find information Additional cloud provisions published
Forming ICT contracts upskillingAccreditation in one place
6. Stage 1 achievements – Shaping
core elements
Also developed
• Accreditation / pre-qualification model
8. • Applying the principles of co-design brings
benefits and challenges
• In Stage 2 we are adapting our approach to
meet the needs of stakeholders:
– Better timing of engagements
– Adequate time for review and submissions
– Considering different engagement approaches
Lessons from Stage 1
9. Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
shaping
• Quick wins
• Core elements
future framework
• Preliminary
transition approach
• Co-design engagement process
• Communicate process and
decision points
• Build on deliverables from
Stage 1 with broader industry
and government consultation
• Deliver final roll out versions
• Roll out
March…..….to approx October 2016
Where to from here
10. Governance for Stage 2
• Stakeholders
• Contract
Authority
• Steering
Group
Advisory
• Project co-sponsors
Program
Recommend
Government
11. Considerations for Stage 2
engagement
To arrive at a position that
makes forming
government ICT contracts
simpler
How to:
• get views of a broad range of stakeholders
• let you know about decision points
and processes
• provide you with feedback about
your input
• select the right engagement process
for each element of the framework
• do that within expectations of
time and cost
Dallas to introduce himself
Last update was about the GITC Review outcomes and plans for next steps ( Mark Cushing and Fahim Khondaker from BDO)
Today we will update you on progress so far, and what’s next in 2016.
Drivers for change
Majority of state governments and the federal government have moved away from original national GITC framework
Queensland’s review has responded to industry feedback
Previous recommendations from the 2011 review not fully implemented
GITC refresh now reflected in ICT Industry Engagement Action Plan
In summary
We asked the question
We had the review
We agreed on the desired outcomes
We are now engaging with industry and government to progress the GITC refresh
Desired Outcomes
Need
New or significantly modified GITC framework
Choice of contract forms based on risk and value
Streamlined supplier pre-qualification and accreditation by reducing it from two-step to one-step process
Consideration of vendor terms and conditions for some commodity ICT services in some circumstances
To streamline the process of forming ICT contracts
Steps of GITC refresh
The GITC Review is followed by three stage implementation process.
Reached the end of Stage 1 (October 2015 – February 2016)
Completed some quick wins
Shaped core elements of future framework with industry and government
Information is easier to find
A number of web improvements to improve access to information about GITC
Additional provisions published for cloud services contracts
For Module 10 GITC
GITC number into Qassure
Thanks to our work with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland
Suppliers can now apply for both QAssure and GITC accreditation online at the QAssure website.
While we are developing a new approach to our ICT contracting framework, these changes are designed to simplify the current accreditation process.
ICT forming contracts upskilling program
Co-ordinated by DSITI – delivered by legal firms on the Technology and Intellectual Property legal panel
9 sessions scheduled Feb-Jun 2016 – basics and ‘hot topics’
First session completed - 29 attendees
All sessions fully booked, more to come before end June
Plus 10 sessions proposed Jul-Dec
In parallel, information sharing forum for ICT buyers to enhance skill sharing
Shaping the core elements
Prototype decision tool for selecting the right contract type:
General form contract (low risk and less than $1M)
Comprehensive form contract (medium risk OR low risk and greater than $1M)
Guideline for using vendor terms and conditions
Accreditation / pre-qualification model
Stage One - small focussed groups comprising industry and government representatives shaped core elements to a reasonable level sufficient to commence broad consultation in Stage 2
Engagement principles we applied for Stage 1:
Involving the relevant disciplines – procurement, ICT, legal
Representation from small : medium : large suppliers/buyers and industry associations
Economical use of stakeholders’ time
Share the load
Some expressed interest during/after GITC Review
Some challenges we’ve had:
We continued working before and after EOFY and Xmas-New Year week - didn’t work for some stakeholders, so we weren’t always successful in gaining input from the cross-section we were seeking
We are conscious of the time and availability demands on our stakeholders - and how much time they need for reviews and submissions
Currently working on developing engagement approaches for Stage 2 - to make best use of everyone’s time and to achieve a framework that stakeholders want to use
We all need to push our thinking – to make it as simple, engaging and time effective as possible to achieve an outcome which will be supported by government and industry. Sometimes these new approaches will work brilliantly and at other times will prove not to be right for the situation - we all need to give permission its OK to call out that it’s not quite working, understand it wasn’t working as thought, and then change and adapt quickly.
What are we doing in Stage 2:
Our intent is for stakeholders to have sufficient opportunity to conduct a more thorough assessment of the core elements from Stage 1 - to shape them to conclusion during the next 6 to 8 months in Stage 2
We will seek suggestions and input from industry and government on the Stage 2 engagement approach
Including how we can co-design the engagement process for Stage 2 to make it as successful as possible
We’ve had some questions about governance for the refreshed framework.
Stakeholder groups (mix of industry and government ) in Stage 1 were advisory
Steering Group for Stage 1 – also advisory:
Government procurement, ICT and legal representation
Large and small departments
Contract Authority – Mike Stoopman
Stage 2 will continue to have advisory stakeholder groups assisting in the development of:
Stage 2 engagement approach, AND
further shaping of the framework elements
Steering Group for Stage 2 – still advisory – may have some industry representation
The GITC Refresh, is one aspect of the ICT Modernisation Program, which assists in the implementation of government’s ICT Strategy. I have overall responsibility for the ICT Modernisation Program and am appreciative of the support from the advisory groups that have and will be in place throughout the implementation stages.
Co-designing the co-design process!!
We want to ensure that:
We get agreed engagement timing and approaches for each element of the framework
Stakeholders understand their role in the decision making process
Stakeholders understand how they will receive feedback on their input
Want to be involved?
We expect to be calling for stakeholder nominations for the co-design of the engagement process during March
See also next slide
Feel free to have a chat with Gerarda after the presentation. After the last PiT briefing, conversations led to more stakeholders being involved in Stage One.