OBJECTIVE

In the part of the P3 business case, the project sponsor should:

•  Outline and assess the procurement options considered for the P3 project and present a recommended procurement strategy (e.g., RFQ and RFP);

•  Describe the plan to pre-market the project to maximize competitive tension in the marketplace;

•  Set out at a high-level the evaluative procedures (e.g., affordability thresholds, scope ladders, innovations) to be used to select the preferred private partner and how these factors may impact Value for Money;

•  Note the timing of any VFM refreshes to take place through the procurement process; and

•  Present a high-level timeline for the procurement of the project with major milestones and accountabilities identified.