Guidance

PFI Contract Management Plan (CMP)

A practical guide to building, using and maintaining your PFI contract management plan

Documents

NISTA PFI Contract Management Guidance: Contract Management Plan

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NISTA PFI Contract Management Guidance: CMP - Toolkit 1 CMP Template

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NISTA PFI Contract Management Guidance: CMP - Toolkit 2 Obligations Matrix

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NISTA PFI Contract Management Guidance: CMP - Toolkit 3 Contract Calendar Template

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Purpose of this guidance:

  1. Explain what a contract management plan (CMP) is and why it matters in PFI contract management
  2. Provide a structured approach to developing, using and maintaining your CMP
  3. Support effective contract management and oversight over the term of the PFI contract
  4. Introduce practical toolkits to support CMP development, obligations tracking and contract scheduling.

Updates to this page

Published 26 March 2026

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