3.31 In our report Managing the Relationship to secure a successful partnership in PFI Deals, we found that a successful outcome for both parties to a deal can only be achieved if they are prepared to approach projects in a spirit of partnership.13 The STEPS deal is still bedding in and, while there have been moves on both sides to work in partnership, this has not yet been fully achieved.
If the deal is to be successful in the long term, the Departments and Mapeley STEPS will have to conclude the current negotiations and move towards a partnership approach to managing the deal.
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