3.2  Unsolicited proposals

Unsolicited proposals and exclusive mandates can provide a source of innovative ideas about how to improve the delivery of government services.  Given their unsolicited/exclusive basis, as a general principle such proposals need to demonstrate unique value for money benefits that allow the government to demonstrate with confidence the reasons for entering into an exclusive arrangement rather than a competitive tender process. Further, as with all projects, unsolicited proposals must demonstrate an overall community benefit and be consistent with the government's plans and priorities.

Commercial viability alone will not be sufficient to gain the government's support.

This is an area where government departments and agencies should seek further advice from the relevant PPP Authority. Each jurisdiction will have its own policies and procedures for dealing with unsolicited proposals/exclusive mandates.