1.1 This section of the guidance sets out best practice on technical & commercial issues associated with PPP schemes which has been developed from lessons learned from the previous PPP schemes in the NHS and other sectors across the United Kingdom.
1.2 The issues in this section should be considered at the initial stages of the development of a scheme when the Initial Agreement and Outline Business Case for schemes are being drawn up. In particular the sections on risk allocation and evaluation, the Conventional Procurement Assessment Model (CPAM) and transfers of surplus land are relevant from when proposals for a scheme are first being discussed. The remaining sections should also be considered before a scheme is advertised and should be taken into account when drafting the ITPD for the scheme.
1.3 PPP procurements should be made on value for money grounds and not solely to achieve an off-balance sheet audit opinion. This guidance should continue to be applied within NHSScotland as well as Scottish Government Value for Money guidance.