DMD-2026-006
SCA Academy — learning platform
Converted to projectDevelopment proposal
- Priority score
- 66
- Estimated cost
- SAR 7.5M
- Net present value
- SAR 1.8M
- Internal rate of return
- 14.2%
- Payback period
- 3.7 years
- Rank in the 2027 plan
- —
Score confirmed by the evaluation panel
- Gate into «Submitted»DecisionGoDate23 February 2026DraftComplete
- Gate into «Initial review»DecisionGoDate17 March 2026SubmittedComplete
- Gate into «Feasibility»DecisionGoDate9 April 2026Initial reviewComplete
- Gate into «Evaluation»DecisionGoDate1 May 2026FeasibilityComplete
- Gate into «Committee review»DecisionGoDate24 May 2026EvaluationComplete
- Gate into «Approved»DecisionGoDate15 June 2026Committee reviewComplete
- Gate into «Prioritized»DecisionGoDate8 July 2026ApprovedComplete
- Gate into «Converted to project»DecisionGoDate30 July 2026PrioritizedComplete
- Converted to projectCurrent stageCurrent stage
P2P2 · High priority — score 66 of 100
Priority class
High priority
Computed from the score and the approved model’s thresholds; may be changed with a reason kept in the history
By the model: P2 (score 66)
Class thresholds
P175–100P260–74P345–59P40–44
The approved model (version 4) with the eleven criteria; the score is the weighted mean of the ratings scaled to 100.
Evaluation against the priority model
| Criterion | Weight | Rating (1–5) | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | |||
| Fit with the SCA strategyHow far the proposal moves the objectives, initiatives and KPIs of the SCA strategy, “Building the Future with Confidence”.Raises priority | 20% | 4.6 | 18.0 |
| Value added to the contracting sectorThe value it adds to the sector and the authority: clearer regulation, higher quality or a new capability.Raises priority | 12% | 4.4 | 10.2 |
| Financial return & sustainabilityThe return in the feasibility study, and its contribution to a sustainable financial base from service and programme fees.Raises priority | 8% | 3.2 | 4.4 |
| Urgency & compliance | |||
| UrgencyThe cost of delay: what the authority and its member contractors lose if work does not start this year.Raises priority | 10% | 3.6 | 6.5 |
| Regulatory requirementIs it required by law, regulation, an SCA board decision or a supervising body’s directive (Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, NCA, the National Data Management Office)?Raises priority | 10% | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Impact | |||
| Impact on contractors & beneficiariesIts direct effect on member contractors, project owners and sector workers: time, effort and satisfaction.Raises priority | 14% | 3.0 | 7.0 |
| Sustainability impactIts contribution to energy and water efficiency in SCA buildings and centres, and lower emissions.Raises priority | 3% | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Digital transformation impactIts contribution to digital contractor services, SCA processes and the use of sector data.Raises priority | 5% | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Effort & risk | |||
| RiskDelivery, technical and contractual risk — the higher it is, the lower the priority.Lowers priority | 7% | 1.3 | 6.5 |
| ComplexityThe number of parties, branches, systems, integrations and procedure changes involved.Lowers priority | 6% | 1.6 | 5.1 |
| Resource requirementThe team, budget and scarce skills it draws from the portfolio’s capacity.Lowers priority | 5% | 1.1 | 4.9 |
| Priority scoreScore confirmed by the evaluation panel | 66 / 100 | ||
Evaluation profile
This request’s ratings against the average approved request
- This request
- Approved average
| Category | This request | Approved average |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment | 90 | 94 |
| Value | 85 | 91 |
| Return | 55 | 77 |
| Urgency | 65 | 79 |
| Regulatory | 10 | 27 |
| Risk | 93 | 89 |
| Complexity | 85 | 79 |
| Resources | 98 | 91 |
| Beneficiary | 50 | 63 |
| Sustainability | 20 | 30 |
| Digital | 30 | 58 |
Evaluation panel
The request goes to committee only when everyone has signed
Karim Haddad
Senior Digital Delivery Consultant — PMO
Technical evaluation complete
Signed 2026-05-24Haifa S. Al-Ruwaili
Senior Financial Analyst
Financial review complete
Signed 2026-05-24Eng. Asma S. Al-Hamdan
Enterprise Architect
Architecture review complete
Signed 2026-05-24