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VFM Simple Calculation Model (PDF + Excel)

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Cabinet Office / PDF / XLS / 2.6 MB

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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This document is part of MLIT PPP/PFI Guidance Documents (May 2026). To get the original, find it by name on the publisher's page.

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Collection compiled: 2026-05-25. For the version and date of each document, check the original itself.

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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 April 2017. 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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Small Concessions vs. Park-PFI: Which Should You Choose? [2026 Edition]

A guide for municipalities and private businesses: a comparative analysis of Small Concessions and Park-PFI. Covers target facilities, legal basis, project scale, project terms, recommendations by facility type, whether combination is possible, and a decision flowchart. 2026 edition.

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Small Concession vs Park-PFI — A Deep Dive into the Differences【2026 Edition】

A detailed comparison of the legal basis, SPC structure, risk allocation, and financing for Small Concession and Park-PFI. Complements the A-9 selection guide with in-depth analysis for intermediate readers.

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