Guidance

PFI Foundations for Contract Managers

An introduction to the fundamentals of PFI projects

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

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NISTA Contract Management Guidance: PFI Foundations

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NISTA Contract Management Guidance: PFI Foundations

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Purpose of this guidance:

1. Explain what PFIs are and their defining characteristics
2. Summarise the PFI lifecycle and project structure to support practical oversight
3. Set out why PFIs need active, structured contract management, based on clear principles and obligations
4. Provide the core knowledge needed to use the wider suite of contract and performance management guidance effectively.

Published 26 March 2026