PPP Project Preparation & Contract Management

Key behaviours:

• Perform a comprehensive Needs Analysis
• Understand the different types of feasibility studies required for any PPP project
• Distinguish between the needs and wants in the project scope
• Interpret and identify social and environmental safeguards

Topics to be covered:

• Needs and options analysis
• Legal feasibility
• Technical feasibility
• Scoping social/environment safeguards analysis
• Preliminary financial viability including expectations of required Government financial support

Competency Description: It is essentially important that personnel involved in any PPP project understands the full scope and context of the various PPP schemes.

Key behaviours:

• Appreciate the fundamental concepts of the PPP scheme
• Understand the different types of PPP contracts
• Know and understand the critical phases and levels of a PPP project
• Appreciate the rationale behind market needs

Topics to be covered:

• Rationale, aim and motivation for engaging PPP
• Key phases of the PPP project process
• The structure of the PPPs
• Different types of PPPs
• The four levels of preparation and implementation
• Analyse the important factors for the project preparation process

Competency Description: Many vital decisions have to be made and PPP project professionals must recognize and understand the various options in order to make the right decision for a sustainable and successful PPP project.

Key behaviours:

• Appreciate Understanding and knowledge of investment models
• Know how to select suitable PPP projects
• Knowledge and insights of the different PPP models
• Analysis of cost benefits
• Decision making abilities giving value for money
• Perform a basic project appraisal

Topics to be covered:

• Public investment delivery model
• Economies of scale and project grouping
• Analysis of cost benefits of a PPP project
• How to get value for money in PPP projects
• Commercialisation potential analysis
• Market potential
• Capacity of assuming long term commitments

Competency Description: A critical success factor in any PPP project is understanding the various components and best practice to prepare and implement a comprehensive project implementation plan.

Key behaviours:

• Develop a practical ability to identify and mange project risks
• Understand the importance of financial and economic analyses
• Interpret costings estimates and impacts
• Decipher payment mechanisms in PPP projects
• Develop and implement practical project plans

Topics to be covered:

• Project identification, risks, sustainability
• Project design: Tender strategy, technical aspects, components, cost estimation, and financing
• Structuring a PPP contracts
• How to avoid common pitfalls
• Importance of project financial and economic analysis
• Understanding and applying payment mechanisms
• Preparing the Project Implementation Plan
• Project Management Arrangements – Various types of agreements and monitoring indicators

Key behaviours:

• Appreciate the importance of proactive project management strategy
• Know the fundamental concepts of project management
• Identify the challenges parties face in a PPP projects and how to overcome them
• Choose the right people and skills for the various roles
• Formulate clear and concise management plans
• Appreciate the strategic objectives of stakeholder management

Topics to be covered:

• Appointing a PPP project manager and project team (Project Implementation Unit)
• Key roles within the project, including decision-making authorities, and sources and funding for assistance
• Preparing the project plan
• Dealing with main challenges of a PPP project
• The absolute importance of stakeholder consultation and managing the interface
• Risk assessment and analysis
• Going beyond the construction phase to ensure success in Operations
• Hand back of asset upon contract expiry

• Contemporary Landscape of PPPs
• PPP Models and Innovative Structures
• Modern Financing Strategies and emerging tools
• Fiscal and Policy Implications in the current economic climate
• Addressing Pitfalls and Limitations
• Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Strategic procurement planning for successful outcomes
• Best practices in managing competitive bidding processes
• Crafting and implementing output-based performance specifications
• Navigating complexities to achieve financial close
• Addressing and integrating unsolicited bid proposals.
• Building stakeholder collaboration throughout the procurement process

• Modern risk management strategies for PPP projects
• Defining and meeting service delivery performance standards
• Payment mechanisms, including availability and performance-based models
• Effective dispute resolution processes
• Managing termination triggers and contingency planning
• Implementing risk-sharing agreements for better risk allocation

• Managing relief and compensation events for operational stability
• Structuring and negotiating pricing and payment frameworks
• Legal and operational implications of warranties and indemnities
• Managing intellectual property in public-private projects
• Effective use of ‘step-in’ rights in critical scenarios
• Addressing and mitigating emerging risks, including unforeseen liabilities

• Building and sustaining effective public-private relationships
• Techniques for monitoring delivery and managing risks
• Best practices for handling change during contract implementation
• Preparing for contract expiry and renewal decisions
• Planning for asset handover with a focus on quality and sustainability
• Capturing lessons learned to inform future PPP projects