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Submitted by kevin.jordan1 on Thu, 30/08/2012 - 01:04
The Guide provides an overview of the whole project process, and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the project director, project owner and other parties to the project. It also identifies the key activities at each stage of the process, together with the vital success factors that contribute to the effective delivery of projects through a partnership route.
Submitted by kevin.jordan1 on Sun, 12/08/2012 - 18:29
In July 1999 the first edition of Standardisation of PFI Contracts was published. The aim was to provide guidance on the key issues that arise in PFI/PPP projects and to outline to public sector procurers a framework to meet their requirements and deliver best value for money. Second and third editions followed.
Submitted by kevin.jordan1 on Tue, 07/08/2012 - 05:40
This document provides benchmarking and market testing guidance. Key messages:start planning early, agree a project plan and keep to it, allocate dedicated personnel to manage the process for the public sector, make sure there is funding to resource the process and agree the detailed methodology up front.
Submitted by kevin.jordan1 on Wed, 25/07/2012 - 11:37
This early Code of Conduct (the “Code”) developed in the UK in 2002 by HM Treasury sets out the basis upon which individual Authorities were to approach the refinancing by private sector contractors of early PFI transactions.
Submitted by kevin.jordan1 on Tue, 17/07/2012 - 19:30
The guidance note is designed to assist public sector procurers to choose the right moment to enter into exclusive negotiations with a preferred bidder following competition and to carry out the negotiations in a fair and cost effective manner. The note explains what procurers should look for when moving towards the appointment of a preferred bidder.
Submitted by kevin.jordan1 on Mon, 02/07/2012 - 01:07
The purpose of this note is to explain why Government departments should not in future, as a matter of general policy, issue "opinion letters" on the powers of a particular department or authority to enter into a contract (usually a PFI contract) or on the authority of a particular official to sign the contract
