Is there any specific legal/statutory framework for PFI/PPP procurement?
In general terms, there is no special legal or statutory framework for PFI/PPP procurement. However, where applicable, EC public procurement rules and in particular the EC Public Sector Procurement Directive 2004/18 (as incorporated into English law) must be followed in the procurement of PFI/PPP projects. The general EC Treaty principles must also be followed where relevant. In many sectors, there is non-statutory guidance which provides model documentation and advice in relation to the procurement process. There is a non-statutory process which is generally adopted in the procurement of PFI/PPP projects in England and Wales which uses successive stages to select a winning bidder (within the boundaries of the EC public procurement rules).
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