Effective contract administration the complete handbook and guide

Service Delivery: Ensuring service is delivered in accordance with the agreed performance and quality levels. Supplier Relationship: Maintaining and developing an open and constructive relationship.

Contractual arrangements may commit the organisations to its supplier s for some time and to varying degrees of dependency. It is therefore important to make the relationship work effectively by developing mutual trust and understanding, creating an open and constructive environment and contributing to the joint management of the contract delivery. It is primarily through the development of mutual trust and confidence that the other elements for success are created.

The organisation also benefits by gaining a greater understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the supplier, enabling it to concentrate its management and development support in those areas. The guide covers several factors that can inhibit the development of a successful relationship as well as factors that encourage the development of a successful relationship.

This guide is a comprehensive resource for CIPS members to use for all activities associated with contract management from administration through to relationship management and performance review.

CIPS members can download the CIPS Contract Management Tools to use in your organisation along with the guidance notes will full explanations of all of the tools listed and how to use each tool effectively.

The largest global institue for procurement. CIPS membership grants access to resources, networking, support and discounts. For Individuals What is Procurement? Contract Management. What is Contract Management? Jennings and co solicitors Listen to the Podcast. Download Supporting Notes. There are a number of reasons why organisations in both the public and private sectors need an effective contract management process: Increasing pressure to reduce costs The need to optimise financial and operational performance New regulatory requirements Increasing contract volumes and complexity Growing need to automate and improve contractual processes Increasing compliance and analytical needs.

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