Unsolicited Proposals for PPPs are proposals initiated by a private sector proponent to deal directly with the Government, where the Government has not requested the proposal. Such proposals can be a source of innovative ideas about how to improve Government infrastructure, places, and the delivery of Government services.
The Unsolicited Proposals Guide provides a definition of an Unsolicited Proposal. The Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet is the first point of contact for Unsolicited Proposals.
Unsolicited Proposals, which involve a new stand-alone PPP concession arrangement for new infrastructure and/or services, should be assessed on a case-by-case basis in consultation with NSW Treasury. Such Unsolicited Proposals must comply with the principles and processes contained in both the Unsolicited Proposals Guide and these Guidelines.
In certain circumstances, a Responsible Agency, in consultation with NSW Treasury, may directly deal with an incumbent Project Company, outside the framework of the Unsolicited Proposals Guide, as outlined below in Section 4.7.2.