These Guidelines are designed to provide Government agencies, the private sector, advisers and other stakeholders a streamlined guide on the NSW specific requirements for PPP preparation, procurement and management and aim to complement the National PPP Guidelines.
These Guidelines also recognise the following specific NSW Guidelines, Circulars and Policies:
■ TC 17-03: NSW Gateway Policy
■ TC 16-09: Infrastructure Investor Assurance Framework
■ TC 15-16: Managing PPP Contracts
■ TC 14-29: Management of Contingency Provisions for Major Projects
■ TC 12-19 Submission of Business Cases
■ TPP 17-01: NSW Gateway Policy
■ TPP 15-02: Budgeting for Availability based PPPs
■ TPP 08-05: Guidelines for Capital Business Cases
■ TPP 06-08: Accounting for Privately Financed Projects
■ C2014-09: Governance Framework for Major Transaction
■ M2014-11: Additional Evaluation Criteria for Procurement of Major Projects Valued Above $100 million
■ M2007-01: Public Disclosure of Information Arising from NSW Government Tenders and Contracts
■ NSW Government Unsolicited Proposals Guide for Submission and Assessment (Unsolicited Proposals Guide)
These NSW PPP Guidelines take precedence over other NSW Guidelines, Circulars and Directives where there is an inconsistency.
These NSW PPP Guidelines do not replace the need for agencies to be aware of all the detailed aspects contained in these Policies and Circulars, as well as other Policies, Guidelines, and Treasury Circulars and Premier's Memoranda.
As these Guidelines apply to a wide range of projects, and in the spirit of efficient procurement and minimising transaction costs, there may be cases where it is appropriate to depart from the processes set out in these Guidelines. In such cases, the Responsible Agency should seek prior approval from NSW Treasury. Depending on the circumstances, approval from the Treasurer or Cabinet sub-committee may be necessary.
Any reference to the "Relevant PPP Authority" in the National PPP Guidelines refers to NSW Treasury (as the authority responsible for the application of PPP policy within NSW), unless otherwise specified.
NSW Treasury will periodically review these Guidelines and update them as required.