The purpose of the Public Interest Evaluation is to assess whether the structure of the PPP project adequately protects the public interest. Public interest is an important part of PPP planning, project development and approval of the Business Case.
A potential PPP must undergo a Public Interest Evaluation (per Appendix 1) to ensure that the PPP is in the public interest. The Public Interest Evaluation must be submitted to, and subsequently be considered by, Cabinet prior to proceeding to the market, and must be updated throughout the procurement process, as detailed in Figure 4.1. Cabinet may also require updates to the Public Interest Evaluation to be submitted at other points during the procurement process.