2000

Partnerships UK established to drive forward the development of the PPP/PFI market and support the public sector in the development of new deals, with a free helpline service.

The Office of Government Commerce established to offer guidance on improving procurement performance across Government, including a joint OGC/CABE report on improving Standards of Design in the Procurement of Public Buildings and, with Partnerships UK, the standardisation of PFI contracts.

Source: DfES