The Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) is the government's centre of expertise for infrastructure and major project delivery and supports continuous improvement across government in the successful delivery of all types of infrastructure.
The PFI Centre of Excellence, run by the IPA, provides expert support and advice to departments and contracting authorities in respect of PFI projects in order to drive value for money across the government private finance portfolio.
In 2020 the IPA set up a specific PFI Contract Management Programme. The aim of the programme is to ensure that contracting authorities have the capabilities, knowledge and tools they need to manage their PFI contracts effectively and to engage confidently with their private sector partners.
The programme comprises four linked elements:
• Contract Expiry - managing the risks of contract expiry and ensuring value for money as contracts end;
• Operational Contracts - improving the performance and efficiency of operational contracts;
• Capability - building capability through systems learning, guidance and training;
• Advice & Support - providing expert support and advice to departments and contracting authorities.