Typical IT Procedures

Generally, there are three particular aspects to be taken account of when undertaking a project which might involve IT.

If you need to purchase goods or services, does the organisation have Approved Suppliers for them? If so that might simplify or even eliminate a tendering process.
If you need have systems or databases developed, does the organisation have a standard procedure for developing them? If so, find out how it applies to your project.
Forward Planning of any IT section workload. At any point in time IT will have a planned workload covering the following six months to a year. If you are likely to need IT support on your project, make sure that you forewarn them as soon as the project starts - otherwise you may find that they do not have the capacity available when you need it.

These are only general guidelines. If your project requires IT input then it is really advisable to sound them out in advance and get fuller information.