Guidance

PFI Contract Management Governance

A practical guide to reviewing and improving governance for PFI contract management

• From: National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority
• Published: 26 March 2026

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NISTA PFI Contract Management Guidance: Governance

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NISTA PFI Contract Management Guidance: Governance - Toolkit 1 Governance Health Check

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NISTA PFI Contract Management Guidance: Governance - Toolkit 2 Governance Mapping Template

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NISTA PFI Contract Management Guidance: Governance - Toolkit 3 Governance Effectiveness Review

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NISTA PFI Contract Management Guidance: Guidance - Toolkit 4 ToR and Minutes Template

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NISTA PFI Contract Management Guidance: Governance - Toolkit 5 Managing Risk

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Purpose of this guidance:

1. Explain what governance means in PFI contract management and why it matters
2. Provide a structured approach to reviewing and improving governance arrangements
3. Help you align internal governance with contractual mechanisms
4. Support effective and accountable contract management
5. Introduce practical toolkits to support governance assessment and improvement.

Published 26 March 2026