The services delivered through the contractual arrangement with the private party (under a full-service PPP) or those delivered by the government party using assets built and maintained by the private party (under an availability PPP), will usually form one component of a broader network of services. For instance, the services provided through one Partnerships Victoria prison form part of the broader network of correctional services provided by the State.
It is important that the contract management team appreciate the role of the project within the broader service delivery network. Partnership Victoria projects are long-term contracts and inevitably the level and form of services provided by the State will change during the contract term which may lead to State-initiated modifications.
Including a broader service delivery chart accompanied by a brief description of the role of the Partnership Victoria project within that network is recommended. The service delivery chart will need to be updated from time to time. A link to a government party's medium term service delivery plan may be a useful reference.
The services provided directly or indirectly through the Partnership Victoria projects will also form part of a specific portfolio output whose quarterly achievement is directly linked to the release of budgetary funds by the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF), under the Victorian Government's output funding model. We recommend including the relevant annual output service key performance indicators and the contribution by the project each year.
The Government party will also have an Asset Management Plan in accordance with the Asset Management Accountability Framework (AMAF) which can be a useful strategic reference. The purpose of the AMAF is to assist government parties manage their asset portfolios and provide better services for Victorians. The AMAF allows public sector bodies to manage their assets in a manner that is consistent with government requirements, their own specific operational circumstances and the nature of their asset base. The AMAF details mandatory asset management requirements as well as general guidance for agencies responsible for managing assets