PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
Effective infrastructure delivery through public private partnerships requires a sound and coherent PPP enabling framework that provides the underpinning policy and regulatory framework, processes, procedures, and institutional responsibilities on project selection, appraisal, structuring, procurement, and contract management.
Southgate Infrastructure Advisory practice is informed by our broad engineering, economics, finance, and management capabilities. We deliver strategic advisory services spanning the entire PPP lifecycle.
PPP Enabling Environment
Southgate Advisors assist countries and infrastructure agencies in establishing PPP frameworks that are aligned with the countries’ legal tradition (common law or civil law). Our team of experts develop the guidance material and operational procedures such as manuals, handbooks and other analysis tools as well as governance and institutional arrangements such as PPP units.
PPP Appraisal and Business Case
Southgate Advisors prepare PPP Market analyses and Business cases for our clients to determine the economic, financial, and commercial viability in order to select the optimal delivery method for a project. Our team of PPP experts develop risk allocation schemes, define key project performance requirements, prepare financial models to compare the Shadow Bid to the Public Sector Comparator using Value for Money Analysis, and assess the fiscal implications and the ability to manage the project.
PPP Project Structuring
The output of a PPP project structuring is the PPP Contract. The expected outcome of a good PPP structuring is a project that is technically feasible, economically and commercially viable, fiscally responsible while providing value for money.
Southgate Structuring Experts follow a rigorous methodology to identify project risks, allocate the risks, and translate the risks allocation into clear and comprehensive PPP contracts.
PPP Transaction Advisory
Southgate team of experienced Transaction Advisors support and advise our clients throughout the PPP procurement process including: the preparation of pre-qualification documents and qualification of bidders; issuing request for proposals and evaluating the bids; negotiations with bidders and PPP contract award; meeting conditions for contract effectiveness and financial close.
PPP Contract Management
Southgate Advisors support clients in monitoring service performance and contract compliance during the PPP project operating phase. We also advise on contract adjustments, dispute resolution, and asset handover