• All authorities to start planning for expiry at least 7 years ahead of expiry, on the basis of project specific contract expiry plans that are progressively developed and implemented

• All authorities to have access to appropriate training and tools and to feel confident that they have, can develop, or can access the required capability to manage PFI expiry

• Authorities and sponsoring departments to allocate appropriate resources to managing PFI expiry

• Positive collaboration between private and public sector participants at project level, leading to minimisation of disputes and the full performance by the private sector of its contractual obligations in relation to expiry and hand back.

• Early identification of 'at risk' projects allowing for timely corrective action in advance of expiry

• The authority readiness assessment of all projects within 3 years of expiry to be assessed at green (at target readiness) or otherwise actively supported to be on a pathway to green prior to expiry

• The PFI expiry process supports the timely transition to future services delivery