1.1 This section of the guidance sets out the basis upon which schemes in the NHS in Scotland should be selected to procure under Public Private Partnerships (PPP) and what preparations the public sector should undertake prior to commencing the formal procurement process. It must be read in conjunction with the SCIM Introduction, Approvals and the Business Case Guide section of the Scottish Capital Investment Manual which sets out the process for appraising and developing proposals for capital investment in NHSScotland whether publicly or privately funded.
PPP refers to a partnership between public bodies, local authorities or central government, and private companies to deliver a public project or service. PPPs typically involve the joint ownership of a special purpose vehicle established under company law. NPDs are a non-profit distributing PPP further details of which can be found in Part 3.
1.2 The practical guidance in this section covers:
• overview of the business case process
• roles and responsibilities of the public sector team;
• skills, training and where to turn for help;
• the selection and management of advisers;
• developing project scope and the output specification;
• determining the procurement structure;
• obtaining planning permission;
1.3 These tasks must be completed, in addition to developing the Outline Business Case (OBC) and receiving OBC approval before the formal procurement begins. Section 2 - From OJEU to Contract Award of the Scottish Capital Investment Manual outlines the next steps which begin with advertising the scheme in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU).