Resourcing Tender Plans

Hi Oliver,

Whatever the client wants, the client sometimes gets :-)

We’re doing a bid at the moment on which there seems to be no requirement at all to show the resource profile. However, the programme that I’m constructing is a Level 5 - which is defined to each document deliverable (starting at the work-package name). This programme could actually be used for engineers’ timesheet bookings. For a bid, it might be considered as a bit too detailed. However, I prefer to go into as detailed a programme as possible in order to determine whether we can achieve the scope within the required timescales. Moreover, the client has prescribed the suite of documents that he wants to see, anyway, so we might as well show him that we have the capability to programme it to that level. It just avoids any nasty surprises later on.

Personally, I have no problem in resourcing it to the aforementioned level - but primarily to act as a guide rather than an absolute. Obviously, the more accurate the logic, the more reliable the profile data - but the longer it takes to compile the programme. The same old story applies - with too little time to do a thorough job - but as long as the client appreciates that, then I have no problem.

HTH

James.