The role of the department

The Department has a wide role of oversight over its PFI portfolio

4.1  Although PFI contracts are between a Trust and a ProjectCo, the Department has a role in:

•  establishing PFI policy and guidance;

•  establishing the funding and organisational landscape in which PFI is used;

•  scrutinising and approving all new projects in excess of £35 million; and

•  providing support to Trusts for their management of contracts.