International Participants generally view the Spanish and Portuguese models as having simple and short processes, but with negative implications such as limited innovation and price creep after contract award that adversely affect value for money. Such a material change to a simpler, shorter approach is not appropriate for the Australian PPP market, because of its reduced ability to deliver the outcomes desired by Australian Governments.
Practices in other countries that generally emphasise the same outcomes as those desired in Australia (particularly Canada and the UK) are broadly similar to those in Australia, although there are some differences in emphasis and practice.