1.1 "PPP ability" can be described as a process that assesses the likely attraction of a project to the PPP market and its scope for successful delivery through maximising the anticipated benefits of the PPP procurement process.
1.2 It is the ultimate aim of any project deemed suitable to be financed using private finance that it generates a variety of good quality proposals from participants. This will ensure that in selecting the best option the choice is based on overall value for money offered and competition between participants is maintained at all stages in the process.
1.3 It is therefore necessary to undertake a robust assessment of the project, at Outline Business Case stage and prior to OJEU, which incorporates the dynamics and specific nature of the proposed development.
1.4 This assessment tool is designed to address and measure the key factors which are likely to result in the delivery of a successful PPP solution.