1.1.1  Scope and application of the Guidelines

The Guidelines specifically refer to the provision of public infrastructure and related ancillary services through PPPs.  Specific guidance on the definition of PPPs is provided in the National PPP Policy Framework.  In general, however, PPPs involve the private sector delivery of infrastructure and related services.  Examples of the type of projects for which a PPP framework has been used in the past include schools, hospitals and roads.

These Guidelines set a framework for the procurement of PPPs on a national basis and apply across State, Territory, and Commonwealth arrangements.

As a general principle, it is expected that a high degree of uniformity and agreement has been achieved in these Guidelines. However, specific requirements of individual jurisdictions, where different from or in addition to the Guidelines, will be detailed in Jurisdictional Requirements Documents.