In a Partnerships Victoria project where the government entity that operates the relevant project asset is separate from the government party that is responsible for contract management of the project deed, performance monitoring responsibilities are generally delegated to the entity that operates the project asset. This structure will generally be applicable to availability-type PPPs and examples of such entities include regional hospital networks.
In such instances, the asset operator will usually report to the government party contract management team on the findings of its performance monitoring at regular intervals, typically in line with regular contractual service payment invoices submitted by the private sector party.
Under this structure the contract director will need to take an oversight role to ensure delegations are being managed appropriately to ensure that the asset operator is making consistent decisions so that the government party can deliver on its obligations.