RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 PFI/DBFO JF The Journal of Structured Finance FD Institutional Investor Journals SP 50 OP 67 DO 10.3905/jsf.2002.320266 VO 7 IS 4 A1 David Eaton A1 Charmaine O'Connor YR 2002 UL https://pm-research.com/content/7/4/50.abstract AB This article presents an in-depth analysis of the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) procurement system for the construction of major highway works in the United Kingdom under the principles of design, build, finance, and operate (DBFO). This purpose of the article is to determine whether PFI/DBFO is a successful procurement route in providing value for Money (VfM) for the development of major highway works. Thereafter, by careful analysis of the results of the research, the future of major highways work under PFI/DBFO forms of procurement can be predicted along with any relevant recommendations for further research, in order to improve the performance of PFI/DBFO VfM systems.