This framework provides the basis for the implementation of Queensland's public private partnership policy. It provides a comprehensive set of procedures by which to evaluate a range of project delivery options available to satisfy a specific infrastructure need. The framework allows government to identify the most appropriate option.
The framework applies to projects undertaken in Queensland. It is broadly consistent with approaches in other jurisdictions, particularly in relation to risk allocation, contractual issues and the construction of the public sector comparator model.
The framework focuses on the consistent application of whole-of-life, risk-adjusted costing, by a comparison of delivery alternatives with current standard government procurement practices. Its major objective is to select from the full range of project delivery options the option that provides the best value for money outcome for government and the community.
The framework and the supporting documents, while comprehensive, are not intended to provide an exhaustive description of all issues and eventualities that may arise, or all specific tasks involved in undertaking a particular public private partnership project. The framework does however provide a comprehensive description of the major stages in the procurement process and procedures for the resolution of issues that may arise.