Based on these principles, the first contract (PFP1) required the contractor to:
■ construct nine new build (six primary schools, two secondary schools and one special needs school)
■ open six schools by 1 January 2004 and a further three schools (one secondary and two primary) by 1 January 2005.
Subsequently the second contract (PFP2) required the contractor to:
■ construct nine new build schools (seven primary schools, one secondary schools and one special needs school)
■ open two primary schools and a special needs school in 2007, three primary schools in January 2008; and three schools (one secondary, two primary) in January 2009. Another secondary school was later added to replace one lost by fire.
Both PFPs required the contractor to:
■ create a positive environment for teaching and learning in accordance with modern best practice
■ procure the project at a cost and quality that delivers demonstrable value for money
■ ensure that the project is consistent with the public interest in terms of effectiveness, accountability, probity, equity, employee issues, public access, consumer rights, security, privacy and public consultation.