(a) The Original Proponent shall submit the Concept Note to the Contracting Authority for review and consideration with a copy to the Applicable Line Ministry and the PPP Authority. The Concept Note shall set out the broad proposed PPP Project scope and shall also provide a brief description of the Original Proponent and its past relevant experience.
(b) The Applicable Line Ministry and/or Contracting Authority with the support of the PPP Authority may engage in discussions with the Original Proponent in order to clarify the scope of the Concept Note and to provide guidance on the criteria that need to be met.
(c) The Contracting Authority shall review the Concept Note to determine whether the proposed PPP Project meets with their sector development plans and is likely to deliver a positive socio-economic benefit.
(d) If the Contracting Authority concludes that further information is required to complete its determination, then it shall inform the Original Proponent accordingly and request the submission of further information within a specified time.
(e) Where the Contracting Authority determines that the Concept Note does not meet the requirements of Article 4(c) above, then it shall inform the Original Proponent in writing of its conclusion with a copy to the Applicable Line Ministry and the PPP Authority.
(f) Where the determination is positive, the Contracting Authority shall include this proposed PPP Project within the list of potential PPP Projects that are earmarked for procurement, and shall submit the Concept Note and the PPP Project Proposal (in the form as prescribed by the PPP Authority) along with its recommendation (if any) for endorsement by their Applicable Line Ministry, where applicable.
(g) After completion of their assessment of the Concept Note and the PPP Project Proposal, the Applicable Line Ministry will either endorse it, reject it or seek a resubmission of the PPP Project Proposal and/or the Concept Note, incorporating the Applicable Line Ministry's feedback.