VFM Simple Calculation Model (PDF + Excel)
Value for Money (VFM) simple calculation model PDF and Excel template. Basis for determining VFM calculation obligations (construction 1 billion yen+ / operation 100 million yen/year+) vs SMCN VFM-exempt requirements.
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VFM Simplified Calculation Model: How Municipal Staff Evaluate PPP/PFI Feasibility at the Internal Review Stage
A comprehensive walkthrough of the VFM Simplified Calculation Model Manual published by MLIT (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) in May 2026. Covers the definition of VFM (Value For Money), the five-step calculation procedure in the Excel-based model, three changes from the 2008 model, the four outputs, and operational limits. The manual positions itself as an in-house judgment tool for municipal staff before commissioning external consultants.
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