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The design brief framework for PFI public sector comparators at OBC stage

  • Last modified date:
    15 February 2007
This guidance informs chief executives, their project directors and technical advisors of the design requirements of the public sector comparator to be included in outline business cases. The requirements reflect the revised 'Design Development Protocol for PFI Schemes', HM Treasury's new value for money assessment for PFI and Government initiatives to achieve excellence in design.

The Framework describes the practical steps project directors need to take, using existing guidance, to develop the PSC into a robust proposal that establishes the  design objectives.  It should be observed by organisations pursuing major capital scheme who envisage PFI procurement, including Foundation Trusts who wish to obtain a ''Deed of Safeguard'' from the Secretary of State. The guidance was published before the EU Competitive Dialogue procedures were announced and should be interpreted accordingly.

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