Publisher's Synopsis
This work provides comprehensive coverage of every aspect of PFI work in the local government arena. Not only is there detailed coverage of the procurement and tendering processes, and the related legal issues, but also in-depth case studies of actual PFI projects, to illustrate the different types of scheme available. Throughout the work there is valuable advice and guidance on how best to handle projects in such areas as waste management, education, housing, road schemes, IS/IT Procurement, leisure provision and transport projects.;* Deals with the different forms that PFI can take from Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) contracts to joint ventures * Sets out the procurement and tendering process and the related legal and risk issues * Looks at how EC public procurement, probity issues, local government finance and Transfer of Undertakings Regulations affect PFI * Examines the rules relating to PFI projects, including transfer of risk, value for money, challenge to transactions and the role of direct service organisations * Advises on strategies to adopt to get the best out of PFI procurement * Goes through the process for developing and progressing PFI projects * Includes interpretation of the required documentation * Provides case studies to help the unwary avoid the pitfalls and streamline the management of the project * List projects from around the UK, showing the range of schemes possible under PFI * Precedents, Guidance Notes and relevant source materials are all provided
