Fit for purpose contracting. Getting it right, first time

This session will be based around a fictional case study. Each part will include a 15-minute break out session and feedback from all the groups.

Part 1 - Building strong foundations:

• choosing the best tendering process for your needs
• ensuring that your tender process includes good, fit for purpose contract documents
• when and how to negotiate contract terms

Part 2 - Securing the roof:

• entering into the final agreed contract based on what you need
• top tips for setting up the contract to succeed

Keeping things maintained:

• using the contract and performance management tools available to you in a positive and proactive way to ensure delivery
• when contracts might need varied and what you can do

Following on with the same fictional case study, this session includes three 10-minute break out sessions where new information relating to the case study will be shared and discussed with delegates.

Part 1: Contract management

• Understanding your contracts and each parties’ obligations 
• Due diligence required
• Key dates – contract duration/ automatic renewals
• Performance issues
• Key clauses to look out for including exclusion/limitation of liability

Part 2:

What could go wrong:

• Common contract pitfalls
• Breach of contract provisions
• Material and repudiatory breach
• Performance/delivery issues

Resolving issues:

• Dispute resolution/complaints
• Variation of terms
• Importance of audit trails

Part 3: Termination and wrongful termination

• Why terminate
• Implications of termination
• How to terminate
• Notice of termination
• Top tips