The way in which local authorities deliver transport schemes and services impacts on almost every aspect of everyday life. How those services are procured and delivered is rightly the subject of scrutiny both by the local authorities themselves and externally. This guide on the procurement options seeks to assist local authorities in understanding the range of options available to them when considering how to deliver services in the most efficient manner possible.

Section 1 - Introduction

Importance of Transport

Including facts and figures, who the guide is aimed at and its purpose.

Section 2 - Background

Government transport policy

Contains details on the government policy ‘A New Deal for Transport – Better for Everyone’, Local Transport Plans, Transport 2010, Update on Transport 2010, The Future of Transport – a network for 2030, Improvement of Local Government Services, Best Value, Comprehensive Performance Assessments, Procurement Strategy and a Review of Public Sector Efficiency.

Section 3 - Development of Projects

Setting Procurement in Context, Stages in the development of Projects, Strategic Context of Local Authority Transport Services, Options Appraisal, Project Options, Procurement Options and producing a Business Case.

Section 4 - Procurement Options

Comparison of Options, In – House Provision , Traditional Procurement , Partnering Contracts , PFI /DBFO , Concessions and Franchises, Service Outsourcing and their advantages and disadvantages.

Section 5 - Selecting an Appropriate procurement option

Section 6 - Funding Local Authority Transport Services

Including Prudential Borrowing, Types of revenue grant, Types of Capital Funding, PFI Credits, Fare Box/Tolling, Congestion Charging/Workplace Parking Charge and Developer Contributions.

Section 7 - Further Guidance & Links

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