Let me introduce you to a report written by Carl Watson (Hong Kong-based Registered Foreign Lawyer in Pinsent Masons' Projects and Construction Group) in which he sets out a brief analysis of 10 key issues for public sector procuring entities to be aware of when implementing often complex, competitive dialogue based PPP procurements.Carl Watson has written this report following the successful, recent close of a multi-procuring entity US$2.6 billion residual waste treatment PPP project in the United Kingdom.Those 10 issues, in summary, are the following:

1. A joint approach to procurement;
2. Need for clarity on project roles, priorities and the value of an experience project coordinator;
3. A central role of professional advisers as 'part of the team';
4. The role of clear communications and reporting;
5. Internal meetings and dialogue with the private sector participants;
6. The role of a procuring entity's senior management;
7. Development of project documentation and maintaining control over versions;
8. The approach to risk management;
9. The importance of working and co-ordinating with the central PPP agency and/or relevant
10. Sponsoring government department for the relevant procurement; and
11. Building and maintenance of project momentum.

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