2.3.16 If the private provider is to run into financial difficulties during the contract length, there are concerns that the government might not be able to take over the function immediately, which will ultimately affect service continuity. The risk of the private provider failing exists as long as the service is outsourced, regardless of whether a PPP model is used or not. To help mitigate the impact on service continuity, the PPP contract should include provisions for Government to step in to manage the private sector's staff and equipment to continue delivering the service. There could also be provisions for the private financiers to identify other potential providers who can take over operations, subject to Government's approval, in the event that the original provider fails.