3.  Scope of services

The national policy applies to the provision of public infrastructure and any related services which involve private investment or financing. In Victoria the term infrastructure can extend beyond physical assets to encompass major information technology procurements. The policy does not apply to the general procurement of services by the Government where public infrastructure is not being provided.

The Victorian Government is committed to delivering services efficiently and in new and innovative ways that prioritise the community's needs. Part of this is examining whether and which (if any) internal services can be more efficiently provided by the private sector or made more contestable.

The extent of services included for delivery in a PPP project should be considered on a case by case basis at the early planning stages of the business case. The scope of services will include consideration of publicly delivered services (previously considered core) and a greater package of ancillary services where appropriate to be delivered by the private sector.

In considering the scope of services to be included in a PPP Government will assess any public interest impacts together with the potential improvement in value for money and broader service outcomes.