2  Objectives

2.1  The selection of a Private Partner for the delivery of PPP Projects is based on 4 (four) phases. These include:

•  Identification Phase

•  Development Phase

•  Bidding Phase

•  Approval and Award Phase

2.2  These Guidelines set out the process, timescales and institutional roles and responsibilities for delivering each of the phases required for the selection of a Private Partner.

2.3  The objectives of these Guidelines are to:

•  ensure that PPP Projects are thoroughly developed in order to maximise their potential for successful delivery and implementation;

•  enable efficient processing of PPP Projects in order to minimise the time taken for development and delivery;

•  establish a range of alternative Private Partner selection mechanisms that provide flexible options for the delivery of different types of PPP Projects;

•  promote transparency and fairness while maximising the potential for successful selection.