Public Procurement for Infrastructure
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This course forms module 1 of the Public Procurement for Infrastructure & Understanding PPP: Improving Delivery & Value for Money Training Week. Attend both modules to save 15% on the combined price. All PPP infrastructure projects originate from within the public sector. The definition of public procurement covers both conventionally funded contracts and more innovative types of procurement such as Public Private Partnerships (PPP) and Private Finance Initiatives (PFI).The procurement process spans the whole life cycle of the procurement from conception and definition of need through to the end of the useful life of an asset or the end of a contract. It includes pre-contract activities such…Frequently asked questions
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Day 1 Framework for Public Sector Infrastructure Procurement General introduction to public procurement and the various stages that the public sector completes prior to the award of contract. The process begins with the development of a strategic service model and prioritisation of projects. Development of the strategic service model Prioritisation of projects to be delivered and agreement to the strategic implementation plan and strategic investment plan Business case development Strategic context Need for expenditure Objectives and constraints Describe the options Quantify the monetary costs and benefits of each option Assess risks and adjust for optimism bias Non-monetary costs and benefits Net Present Values and sensitivity analysis Affordability Preferred option Where utilising PPP and the procurement method assessment of the following three criteria are also a basic appraisal requirement: Additionality Viability Cost-effectiveness Funding mechanism Private sector capital or public sector funding – project funding versus project finance Procurement methodology Open Restricted Negotiated Competitive dialogue Pre- procurement Prior Information Notice Soft market testing Project advertisement Information memorandum Bidder conference Case study: Market testing When developing a PPP project it is important to appraise the market of your intentions and to understand the level of interest there may be from potential bidders. A good way of generating interest in a PPP Project is through the use of 'soft market testing' (SMT) or market sounding questionnaire. Participants will break into small groups and discuss the types of questions that would be included in a SMT. A worked up sample of a SMT questionnaire will be used to aid discussions when the group work has been completed. Day 2 Infrastructure Procurement and Contract Management Day two will begin with a recap of the structure for the procurement of a public asset. Complex projects (hospitals, primary care facilities, waste, energy, etc. tend to have unique features, so there is no standard way in which the procurement discussion/dialogue procedure should be undertaken. Authorities will need to structure the procurement process in a way that ensures their objectives can be met efficiently and effectively. The following documentation used in completed PPP procurements will be made available to participants: Pre-qualifying questionnaire Memorandum of understanding Invitation to participate in dialogue Lease/contract agreement Procurement Planning and initial preparation Official journal of the European Union (OJEU) Pre-qualification (PQQ) Selection of bidders and preparation for the dialogue stage Invitation to Participate in Dialogue (ITPD) Dialogue phase Final tenders Appointment of preferred bidder and clarifications Contract award Contract/lease Definitions Agreement for lease Lease term Lease expiry Hard/soft facilities management Payment mechanism Services specification Schedule of accommodation Service payments Deductions Unavailability events Non- performance events Case study: Payment mechanism Participants will be issued with a bespoke payment mechanism and engage in discussion on the components of the mechanism for the DBFM project. Operation and contract management Roles and responsibilities Course summary and close
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