The PPP Forum is pleased to respond to the Committee's request for written evidence to the above Inquiry.
Established in 2001, PPP Forum is an industry body representing leading private sector companies in the PPP/ PFI industry. We currently have over 80 members covering the spectrum of professions in the industry from project sponsors and contractors to advisers and funders. Our role is to:
- Engage with the Government and its Departments and related public sector organisations in developing PPP/PFI policy.
- Promote accurate and informed information about the achievements made by PPP/PFI in delivering modern public services from new and upgraded infrastructure.
- Take part in public debate and present an informed and business based perspective on PPP/PFI and related issues.
Whilst we are a pro-PPP/PFI body, we recognise that procurement policy has to meet the wider interests of a government providing public services. We have therefore given our response an objective analysis when answering the questions the Inquiry seeks to address. PPP/PFI has delivered significant infrastructure in the last 15 years and the timing of this Inquiry should enable the Committee to draw clear conclusions about the effectiveness of this policy to date.
For further information on the content of this submission or the PPP Forum, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Director