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Programmes and Projects

The central Government works constantly to deadlines for large scale projects. Any exceeded budget or time scale can impact adversely on the potential success of that project, so it is absolutely vital for project management to be effective. Good programme and project management reduces the risks involved in any initiative, by making sure everyone knows what is expected, and when. The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) provides a wide range of resources here to help you manage your programmes and projects more effectively for your organisation.

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Introduction to Programmes

Efficient programme management is vital to the best policy makers for delivering any change. The end-to-end process - from start up to managing benefits - translates the policy into delivery plans and the desired outcome.

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OGC Gateway Review for Programmes & Projects

Central government procurement programmes and projects are subject to OGC Gateway reviews by experienced and impartial reviewers. The reviews assess progress at key points to provide assurance and recommedations that aid successful outcomes.

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Programmes & Projects Documents

You can use this information to find out how to manage your programmes and projects more effectively throughout your organisation.

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Introduction to Projects

A good project management method will guide the project through a visible set of activities - from controlled start-up to review, through well managed milestones and resources - identifying stakeholders and interdependencies, and keeping all parties clear about their goals and individual responsibilities.

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Major Projects Review Group

MPRG is a scrutiny panel for major central government projects, sponsored by HMT. Its aim is to deliver better value for the taxpayer by challenging projects on deliverability, affordability and value for money.

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Programmes and Projects Resource Toolkit

Find out more about the OGC's initiatives. Centres of Excellence and the programmes and project management specialism are just some of the mechanisms we have put in place to support and improve management of initiatives.

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OGC Gateway management reviews identify risks to programmes and projects and ensure that you deliver them on time and on budget. Government Relocation and Asset Management - streamlining the civil service and improving management of the civil estate. Centres of Excellence in programme and project delivery through your departments, agencies and non departmental public bodies. Programme & Project Management (PPM) Specialism helping developing careers. Key OGC products in the programme and project delivery chain include ITIL, PRINCE2, M_o_R and MSP.

Procurement policy supporting the implementation of European Union directives. Commodities, construction and facilities management procurement. Sustainable procurement. Efficiency Programme, eProcurement and eAuctions, improving supplier relationss and developing Best Practice, OGC works with the public sector to achieve efficiency, value for money and successful delivery of government projects. Expert advice, knowledge sharing by providing specialists, either as consultants or interim managers for your programme and project management.