2.2.2 The range of PPP models
There is no preferred or standard model for PPP projects. For any given project, the model is determined by a number of factors, such as responses to questions about core services, value for money and the public interest.
The infrastructure projects implemented to date across jurisdictions cover a variety of industry sectors. Table 2 provides examples of PPP models used.
Table 2: Examples of PPP models
| Model | ||
| Private party role | Infrastructure accommodation services and ancillary services | Infrastructure and service delivery to users |
| Government role | Delivery of core public services | No operational role |
| Infrastructure finance | Private | Private |
| Example | Hospitals, schools, prisons, courts | Roads |
The objective is to achieve effective and efficient value for money outcomes. This must remain the aim, rather than a desire to promote any particular model.
The objective is to achieve effective and efficient value for money outcomes. This must remain the objective, rather than a desire to promote any particular model. A focus on the output specifications, the public interest, the capabilities of both the public and private sectors, optimal risk allocation and commercial viability,will indicate the most appropriate model for a particular project.
An important tool to determine the appropriate model is a Procurement Options Analysis. This is a document that analyses the appropriateness of various procurement methods for a particular project and provides guidance to help government decide on the most appropriate procurement method for the project. Further information on the Procurement Options Analysis is provided in Section 3.1.2.
