The Unit acts as a one-stop shop for PPP and PFI project teams for the provision of guidance and best practice advice. It provides or facilitates the provision of commercial, technical and legal advice.
* The Unit provides sector-specific guidance written by experienced PFI practitioners on issues such as assessing value for money or planning.
** The Unit produces standardised contracts and documentation. It advises project teams on the nature of specialist advice they will need to develop their project. It also helps them locate and appoint suitably experienced and qualified advisors.
*** The Unit extends it transactor, commercial, technical and legal support to high-risk projects. It uses this contact with projects to help it improve guidance and documentation.