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Public Private Partnerships

Public-Private partnerships (PPP) are often seen as a method to finance public services/goods when the public budget is limited. Through outsourcing to the private sector capital for initial investments can be raised by private sector and the budget implications for the Government are spread out over a number of years. In essence, PPP is a distinct procurement method, which requires a regulatory framework as well as highly specialised procurement, financial and technical capacities in the public sector.

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A Guide to Contract Management for PFI and PPP Projects
Europe & the CIS, United Kingdom
Policy and strategy documents

This Guide by 4ps (UK) aims to provide local authorities and their partners and stakeholders with a suggested approach to the requirements for contract management for a PFI/PPP project. Although specifically aimed at PFI and PPP contracts the general principles could be applied to a range of contracts.

Uploaded: 2009-11-24   Download (external site)

Guidance on Developments in Procurement Law
Europe & the CIS, United Kingdom
Laws and regulations, Policy and strategy documents

This guide has been produced by 4ps (UK) to provide general assistance to Local Authorities. It highlights some very important developments affecting procurement law, which affects public bodies, including local authorities across all the EU Member States, arising from European Court of Justice judgments.

Uploaded: 2009-06-08   Download

Green Public Private Partnerships
Europe & the CIS, United Kingdom
Policy and strategy documents

This guidance note, published by the UK Office of Government Commerce (OGC), explains how to include environmental considerations within PPPs and PFI projects. It also points the reader to sources of advice and practical help.

Uploaded: 2009-05-27   Download (external site)

Policy Principles for the Use of Public Private Partnerships
Asia & the Pacific, Australia
Policy and strategy documents

This document builds on the Australian Government’s resource management framework and budgeting processes and establishes policy principles and processes for the use of PPPs.

Uploaded: 2009-05-21   Download (external site)

Public Private Partnership as a Last Resort for Traditional Public Procurement
Articles and literature

This paper discusses recent changes in the way public services are delivered. It touches upon drivers of change in the public sector and presents public private partnerships (PPP) as an instrument for transforming public services. The paper goes on to outline the benefits of successful public private partnerships as well as the obstacles to be considered under implementation.

Uploaded: 2009-04-03   Download (external site)

Public Private Partnership as a Basis of the Development of Public Procurement
Articles and literature

This paper, published by Transparency International Slovakia, provides a detailed explanation of Public Private Partnerships in Public Procurement and the extent to which they have been implemented in Slovakia.

Uploaded: 2009-04-03   Download (external site)

4ps (Public Private Partnerships Programme) (website)
Europe & the CIS, United Kingdom
Relevant websites

4ps (Public Private Partnerships Programme) is UK local government's partnership and project delivery specialist. 4ps offers comprehensive procurement support to local authorities including hands-on project support, Gateway Reviews, skills development and ‘know-how’ procurement guidance in the form of procurement packs, case studies and extranets.

Uploaded: 2009-03-09   Download (external site)

4ps Procurement Packs
Europe & the CIS, United Kingdom
Policy and strategy documents

4ps has developed their procurement packs to support the effective and efficient procurement of complex projects within local government. The packs provide comprehensive guidance and model documentation for the complete procurement process including model contract, output specification, payment mechanism and Competitive Dialogue drafting documents.

Uploaded: 2009-03-09   Download (external site)

A Map of the PFI Process Using Competitive Dialogue
Europe & the CIS, United Kingdom
Policy and strategy documents

This guide has been produced by the 4ps (UK) to provide local authorities with an overview of the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) procurement process. It includes a short introduction to each of the stages in the development and procurement of a service or project through the PFI, using the competitive dialogue process.

Uploaded: 2009-03-09   Download

4ps Guidance: Protections – Local Authority PFI Procurement and Contracts
Europe & the CIS, United Kingdom
Policy and strategy documents

This Guide by 4ps (UK) on Local Authorities Private Finance Initiative (PFI) Procurement and Contracts provides guidance regarding the financial assessment necessary at each stage of the procurement process. Furthermore, it highlights the standard clauses for protecting the long-term deliverability of services.

Uploaded: 2009-03-09   Download

Value for Money and the Public Private Partnership Procurement Process
Europe & the CIS, Ireland
Methodologies and toolkits, Policy and strategy documents

This Technical Note from the Irish government gives guidance on Value for Money and the Public Private Partnership procurement process. In the procurement of a PPP project there are key stages at which value for money is formally tested. These guidelines outline how and when to carry out these formal tests.

Uploaded: 2009-03-09   Download (external site)

The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (website)
North America, Canada
Relevant websites

The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships conducts research, publishes findings, facilitates forums for discussion and sponsors an Annual Conference on topics related to PPP's, both domestic and international.

Uploaded: 2009-03-09   Download (external site)

P3 Project Overview & Communications Map
North America, Canada
Methodologies and toolkits

This planning tool from the City of Ottawa, Canada, details all the communications tasks required during the PPP procurement process. It provides a basis for planning and executing both current and upcoming projects. Although it is municipally focused, it is useful for all levels of government.

Uploaded: 2009-03-09   Download (external site)

The PPP Procurement Process, Concepts and Procurement Stages
Europe & the CIS, Malta
Policy and strategy documents

This presentation by the Ministry of Finance, Malta defines the Public Private Partnership (PPP) procurement process. It outlines the framework concepts as well as detailing the various stages of the PPP procurement process.

Uploaded: 2009-03-09   Download (external site)

Procurement Issues in South Africa that Affect Growth and Development
Africa, South Africa
Articles and literature

This paper discusses four issues with regard to government procurement in South Africa, namely (1) contracting for municipal infrastructure delivery, (2) public-private partnerships, (3) large capex procurement in Transnet and Eskom and (4) the DPE 'Competitive Supplier Development Program. Recommendations are made in each area.

Uploaded: 2008-11-10   Download

Commission Interpretative Communication on Concessions Under Community Law
Europe & the CIS, European Union
Procurement instructions and manuals

On 24 February 1999 the Commission adopted and published a Draft Commission interpretative communication on concessions under Community law on public contracts (1) and submitted it to a wide range of bodies for consultation. Taking into account the substantial input (2) it has received following the publication of the initial draft in the Official Journal of the European Communities, the Commission has adopted this interpre...

Uploaded: 2008-08-07   Download

On Public-Private Partnerships and Community Law on Public Procurement and Concessions
Europe & the CIS, European Union
Procurement instructions and manuals

This Communication presents the policy options following the consultation, with a view to ensuring effective competition for PPPs without unduly limiting the flexibility needed to design innovative and often complex projects.

Uploaded: 2008-08-07   Download

On the application of Community law on Public Procurement and Concessions to Institutionalised Public-Private Partnerships
Europe & the CIS, European Union
Procurement instructions and manuals

The present Communication sheds light on the Commission's understanding of how the Community provisions on public procurement and concessions6 are to be applied to the founding and operation of IPPP.

Uploaded: 2008-08-07   Download

Public-Private Partnerships tn the U.S. and Canada - Case Studies and Lessons
North America, United States of America
Articles and literature

Governments in many industrialized nations have made concerted efforts to reduce their direct expenditures. Public-private partnerships (P3s) are one emerging method of doing so. Despite their increased use, little independent research has been conducted on the effectiveness of P3s. This article reviews recent P3 experience in the U.S. and Canada. It briefly reviews the rationale for P3s and identifies a number of major P3s...

Uploaded: 2008-08-07   Download

Public-Private Partnerships As an Element of Public Procurement Reform in Germany
Europe & the CIS, Germany
Articles and literature

Hybrid partnerships are well established in the private sector combining market efficiency with the possibility of hierarchical steering mechanisms. By implementing Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) public authorities seek to benefit from cooperation with specialized suppliers. However, many complex factors - including legal regulations - have to be considered regard-ing outsourcing activities in the public sector. The dec...

Uploaded: 2008-08-07   Download