The Project Company typically reports on its own performance following the quality management plans. These documents are developed by the Project Company and reviewed by the Procuring Authority. They set out activities, standards, tools and processes to be followed in order to achieve quality in the delivery of the project. The onus is on the Procuring Authority to ensure compliance of the Project Company with the prescribed quality plans, undertake spot checks, testing and physical inspections, and provide any sign offs and certifications required by the PPP contract. The ability to make enquiries against performance monitoring is an important right for the Procuring Authority. It is a right that needs to be exercised properly to ensure the Project Company is complying with the PPP contract and the Procuring Authority is receiving value for money.
The level of monitoring input from the Procuring Authority may depend on the quality of the self-monitoring procedures and systems deployed by the Project Company. It is common for these tasks to be completed in conjunction with an independent certifier during construction (as is discussed below) or with other technical consultants during operations.