PPP contracts have often been awarded using the flexibility provided by Competitive Dialogue and Negotiated Procedures under the current EU Public Procurement Directives. But the rules for these procedures are set to change with the new EU Public Procurement Directives and awarding bodies may in some cases be able to use the new Directive on the award of Concession Contracts. This article analyses aspects of these reforms relevant to the use of Competitive Dialogue and Negotiated Procedures and considers their possible implications for the award of PPP contracts and the choices which will be available to awarding bodies.