The Green Book

Appraisal and and evaluation in central government - UK Treasury guidance to other public sector bodies on how to carry out appraisal of projects

 

Tracking Number: TheGreenBook_2013_EN

UK. 2011a. The Green Book: Appraisal and Evaluation in Central Government. London: UK Government, HM Treasury. [#2203]

Application Note: Interest Rate and Inflation Risks in PFI Contracts

This Application Note is designed to help Authorities and their advisers develop, evaluate and implement cost-effective strategies for managing interest-rate and inflation risks under PFI Contracts.

It reflects experience gained across the public sector in implementing PFI projects and should be viewed as a statement of best practice.  Authorities should always seek suitable professional advice in relation to interest rate and inflation risk issues.

Tracking Number: ApplicationNotePFIContracts_2006_EN

Technical Update 2010

To strengthen the current regime for PPPs, and increase the confidence of both public and private sector participants in this market, HM Treasury and Infrastructure UK, in coordination with government colleagues, have been focusing on the following areas:

Standardisation of PFI Contracts: Version 4

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 projects in order to promote the achievement of commercially balanced Contracts and enable public sector procurers to meet their requirements and deliver best value for money. Second and third editions have followed in September 2002, and April 2004, together with an Addendum in December 2005.