1.1. During 2010/2011, SFT carried out a review of operational PFI / PPP / NPD contracts to assess whether there are value for money savings that can be realised. A key conclusion of the review is that SFT believes that significant savings can be achieved by more effective contract management. As a result of that review, SFT identified in its 2011/12 Business Plan an emerging opportunity to take forward a collaborative approach to PPP contract management on a regional basis across Authorities.
1.2. This report sets out the scope of our review and summarises the conclusions reached. It also sets out the steps which we intend to take during 2011/12 to fulfil our business plan objective to implement and manage improved approaches to PPP contract management.