5.30 The issue of accrued service provider contract penalty points at the start of a new sub-contract should be handled in line with the contract. As a general principle, the possibility of resetting to nil should apply only at sub-contract level, and not to the incumbent contractor if it wins the contract. There should be no automatic wipe-clean at Project Company level, because the lead PPP contractor has always been responsible for management of the contract.
Market Testing - tips and pitfalls • Plan early • Get human resources, with the right breadth of skills, on board early • Make sure there is funding to cover all costs • Review the operating specification • Avoid significantly changing the risk profile of the project • Allow time for funders' intervention • Develop the market • Avoid conflicts of interest • Ensure openness, probity and transparency • Develop clear and objective evaluation criteria • Keep users informed of progress • Consult with staff and unions |