The human factor is a major component of organizations (not only in the private but also in the public sector). Therefore, it is worth considering its effect on the willingness to proceed with public-private partnership tenders. The paper addresses the question of what impact will employee motivation have on the willingness to implement PPP procedures in the realization of public tasks. The first part of the paper presents a literature analysis concerning the approach to management in local governments, the system of motivation in local governments and the definition of public-private partnerships. The second part demonstrates the results of conducted research concerning motivation in the public sector. In conclusion, the author points out that an average level of motivation and job satisfaction are not enough to trigger the initiative to start public tasks, such as a public-private partnership project.