3.  Summary changes

Existing Guidance

New Guidance

PBDFC are an option for the procuring Authority

PBDFC will be the default option above a threshold (subject to the exception in 2 above)

Running a PBDFC after the selection of a PB has often been a supplementary step

Additionality removed

PBDFCs were discouraged on large or complex projects

PBDFCs will take place for all large projects

Financial benefit and risk shared between Authority and Contractor

Financial benefit and risk generally lies with the Authority

The policy imperative was to drive more competitive terms

The policy imperative is full transparency

There was only limited Authority oversight of financing

There will be more open access and oversight by the Authority of the funding process