1.30 To ensure that the PFI procurement route is only pursued when it is most suitable and to strengthen arrangements for scrutiny and control of spending more broadly, the Government introduced a new integrated assurance and approval arrangements in April 2011.
1.31 The revised procedure ensures that the assurance provided by the Major Projects Authority (MPA) is fully integrated with the strengthened Treasury Approval Processes. HM Treasury approval is required for major projects at three business case stages; Strategic Outline Case (SOC), Outline Business Case (OBC) and Full Business Case (FBC).
1.32 Infrastructure UK, a unit within the Treasury, supports Treasury approvals processes and the MPA, particularly in relation to projects in the infrastructure and PPP sectors.