National Audit Office-UK-commercial skills for complex government projects-D Finlay-2010.

This is a presentation summary looking at the commercial skills that are critcal for achieving value for money in complex government projects.  The presentation and report raises specific concerns regarding the lack of commercial skills in the public sector for procuring complex projects.

4P's-UK-report-a map of the PFI process using competitive dialogue-2006.

This report for Local Authorities provides an overview of the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) process, focussing primarily on the developmental and procurement process. It provides an understanding of the key stages involved in this process and demonstrates how they work together.
 

HM Treasury-UK-document guidance-PFI-meeting the investment challenge-2003

This document explains the PFI programme’s small but important role in the delivery of the Government’s investment plans for public services. It explains the UK Government’s approach to PFI based on clear limits on its appropriate use and a rigorous assessment of value for money.

H M Treasury-10 years of PFI PPP in the UK-a presentation-April 2006- Richard Abadie

This presentation from Richard Abadie (whilst he was on secondment at HM Treasury) provides an overview of the  PFI/ PPP programme in the UK after 10 years+ of operation. The presentation touches on investment in public services, budget considerations, policy developments, financial markets and the contractor market.

4ps-UK- guidance - payment mechanism in local authority transport projects - 2008

The payment mechanism is fundamental to a PFI contract as it puts into financial effect the allocation of risk and responsibility between the Local Authority and the Service Provider. It sets out the basis of calculation for the payment to the Service Provider for the provision of services.  This guidance deals with the payment mechanism for local transport PFI projects.

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