Description

1       Introduction

1.1           Context

This report is a continuation of the series of deliverables to the OECS EGRIP project. Earlier reports of this series of deliverables focused on the assessment of the ICT management and investment practices within the Governments of the participating countries and the Definition of harmonized ICT management and investment practices.

1.2         Purpose

The purpose of this report is to provide a framework for total cost of ownership analysis and optimization including related documentation, and strategy for pooled procurement of software licenses.

1.3         Overview

This report has been developed with a view to identify best possible strategies, customized to address the OECS specific solutions. The solutions are designed to assist the OECS governments to improve their:

·          ICT Procurement Planning 

·          Supplier Management and Relationship Building

·          ICT Service Delivery

·          ICT Cost Optimization

In addition, several  tools and templates are embedded in this report in the form of Microsoft Office Objects (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.). These generic tools and templates can be used as a guide, however, customization by the subject matter experts may be required based on the particular requirements of the project.