1.1 This document gives a summary of the 2016 data on Private Finance Initiative (PFI) and Private Finance 2 (PF2) projects. Data are collected annually by the Infrastructure and Projects Authority1 on behalf of HM Treasury and are provided by the central government departments and devolved administrations2 who have procured or sponsored3 the projects. Data are not audited by HM Treasury. This document details projects as at 31 March 2016.
1.2 Data on PFI and PF2 projects have been published by HM Treasury for a number of years and it remains an important part of the government's commitment to greater transparency in public spending.
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1 Please see https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/infrastructure-and-projects-authority for information on the Infrastructure and Projects Authority.
2 The Scottish Government no longer uses PFI or the new PF2 models as a procurement method. Information has been provided for PFI projects which are still operational or in construction. New Scottish projects are procured under the Non-Profit Distribution model and do not form part of this publication.
3 Sponsored means projects that are part funded by Departments but delivered by other bodies such as Local Authorities or NHS Trusts.