[Aust-NZ] PCO Update

[Tim Bowden]

On Mon, 2007-10-08 at 15:51 +1000, Marie-Claire Henry wrote:
> Hi All,
>  
> Further to this morning, I have had a rethink on how we proceed with
> the PCO tender dilemma.  In the interest of fairness to all SCVB Gold
> Member PCOs, the necessity for me to remain impartial throughout the
> PCO tender process, to ensure that we have the bid budget as soon as
> possible and still ensure that we don't alienate other PCOs who you
> may still consider to appoint once the bid is won, can I propose:
>  
> -  Due to the change in timelines following Canada, the formal PCO
> tender process should go on hold until the decision is made in
> November. 
> - In the meantime, everyone agrees on one PCO that I can request to
> complete the budget for us.  This in no way commits you to this PCO
> but I really feel I must be directed by you the committee, towards
> only PCO one at this stage, solely for the purpose of preparing the
> budget and getting us to bid submission stage and that I remain
> impartial.
>  
> Can we agree to a deadline of tomorrow, Tuesday 09 October, 1pm
> (Sydney time).

I'd propose ICE, as they have experience in the NFP sector.  Given we
want to keep costs as low as possible, they should have a good
understanding of how to do that.  Otherwise I have no other criteria to
select just one at this stage.  Anyone else have any suggestions?

Regards,
Tim

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