*<1> Toolkit on Hiring and Managing Advisers for Private Participation in Infrastructure,

PPIAF-World Bank (2001).

An extensive document giving guidance on all aspects of engaging and managing PPP
project advisers. Pages 51-53 contain a discussion of whether to hire a lead advisor. http://rru.worldbank.org/Toolkits/HiringManagingAdvisors/

<2> François Bergère et al., Le Guide Opérationnel des PPP
Le Moniteur, Third Edition (2010) ISBN 978-2-281-12718-8

Pages 78-86 provide a brief introduction to how and why the public authority should use external advisers to help through the procurement process.

<3> Toolkit for Public-Private Partnerships in Roads and Highways,

PPIAF-World Bank, Module 5 (version March 2009).

Highlights key information about the use of advisers, including typical costs and types of advisory skills needed.
http://www.ppiaf.org/documents/toolkits/highwaystoolkit/5/5-8.html

*<4> How to Appoint and Manage Advisers to PFI Projects,

Technical Note No. 3; HM Treasury Taskforce (undated).

A useful guide to the engagement of legal, technical, financial and project management advisers, the appointment process, checklists and forms.
http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/d/PPP TTF Technote3.pdf