❓ WA Parliament Question on Notice regarding Synergy's Business Efficiency Program and the appointment of consultants, specifically McKinsey & Co. Cost details were withheld citing commercial confidentiality.
AnsweredQoN 4725Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the Business Efficiency Program announced in the 2015 Budget for Synergy, and I ask, have any consultants been appointed to support the Business Efficiency Program: (a) if yes, who or whom are the consultants; (b) from what date were each of the consultants appointed, and if their appointment has completed, when did the appointment conclude; (c) how much has been paid to each consultant. What is the total value of each consultants contract; and (d) how much was paid to each consultant prior to 30 June 2015?
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Answered
16 February 2016
Responded by
Minister for Energy
Response time
84 days
Yes.
(a) McKinsey & Co.
(b) The engagement with McKinsey & Co has progressed under three phases:
17 November 2014 – 26 December 2014
11 January 2015 – 12 March 2015
9 March 2015 - 15 June 2016
(c-d) Individual contract values are commercial in confidence. Public disclosure of these values would adversely affect the commercial interests of Synergy specifically its capacity to negotiate contracts and fee for service arrangements with consulting firms in the future, that deliver the best commercial outcome for the business.
(a) McKinsey & Co.
(b) The engagement with McKinsey & Co has progressed under three phases:
17 November 2014 – 26 December 2014
11 January 2015 – 12 March 2015
9 March 2015 - 15 June 2016
(c-d) Individual contract values are commercial in confidence. Public disclosure of these values would adversely affect the commercial interests of Synergy specifically its capacity to negotiate contracts and fee for service arrangements with consulting firms in the future, that deliver the best commercial outcome for the business.
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