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	Contract management can be a complex process, which can be simplified with the use of contract management software. This can be particularly helpful for contract management involving multiple contracts and multiple parties, creating integrated systems for; document management, change control, relationship management, accounting, project management, contract administration, resource allocation and so on. Specialist software is available for different types of contract management, such as large contracts, small contracts, multiple contracts, civil engineering and so on.		Contract management can be a complex process, which can be simplified with the use of contract management software. This can be particularly helpful for contract management involving multiple contracts and multiple parties, creating integrated systems for; document management, change control, relationship management, accounting, project management, contract administration, resource allocation and so on. Specialist software is available for different types of contract management, such as large contracts, small contracts, multiple contracts, civil engineering and so on.
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		+	NB [http://cic.org.uk/setting-the-bar-annexes.php Setting the bar. A new competence regime for building a safer future. The Final Report of the Competence Steering Group for Building a Safer Future], published in October 2020, suggests that contract management: ‘Is the process of systematically and efficiently managing contracts with suppliers to make sure all the terms of the contract are met, maximising operational and financial performance and minimising risk.’

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	* Supply chain management.		* Supply chain management.

−	[[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Contracts_/_payment]] [[Category:Procurement]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Contracts_/_payment]] [[Category:Procurement]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]

Designing Buildings at 15:38, 27 April 2020

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	Contract management can be a complex process, which can be simplified with the use of contract management software. This can be particularly helpful for contract management involving multiple contracts and multiple parties, creating integrated systems for; document management, change control, relationship management, accounting, project management, contract administration, resource allocation and so on. Specialist software is available for different types of contract management, such as large contracts, small contracts, multiple contracts, civil engineering and so on.		Contract management can be a complex process, which can be simplified with the use of contract management software. This can be particularly helpful for contract management involving multiple contracts and multiple parties, creating integrated systems for; document management, change control, relationship management, accounting, project management, contract administration, resource allocation and so on. Specialist software is available for different types of contract management, such as large contracts, small contracts, multiple contracts, civil engineering and so on.

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	* Breach of contract.		* Breach of contract.
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	* Contract conditions.		* Contract conditions.
	* Contract execution.		* Contract execution.
		+	* Contract management plan.
	* Contract negotiation.		* Contract negotiation.
	* Engrossment.		* Engrossment.

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	Construction contracts are generally standard forms, modified standard forms or bespoke.		Construction contracts are generally standard forms, modified standard forms or bespoke.

−	~~[https://theccm.co.uk/courses-page/contract-management/~~ Contract management] is the process of managing contracts that are made as part of the delivery of a built asset. It involves the creation, analysis and execution of contracts by the parties to those contracts to ensure operational and financial performance is maximised, and risks are minimised.	+	Contract management is the process of managing contracts that are made as part of the delivery of a built asset. It involves the creation, analysis and execution of contracts by the parties to those contracts to ensure operational and financial performance is maximised, and risks are minimised.

	Contract management can categorised into three phases:		Contract management can categorised into three phases:

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	Construction contracts are generally standard forms, modified standard forms or bespoke.		Construction contracts are generally standard forms, modified standard forms or bespoke.

−	Contract management is the process of managing contracts that are made as part of the delivery of a built asset. It involves the creation, analysis and execution of contracts by the parties to those contracts to ensure operational and financial performance is maximised, and risks are minimised.	+	[https://theccm.co.uk/courses-page/contract-management/ Contract management] is the process of managing contracts that are made as part of the delivery of a built asset. It involves the creation, analysis and execution of contracts by the parties to those contracts to ensure operational and financial performance is maximised, and risks are minimised.

	Contract management can categorised into three phases:		Contract management can categorised into three phases:

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	A contract is a promise or set of promises which the law will enforce.		A contract is a promise or set of promises which the law will enforce.

−	Construction contracts typically relate to the supply of goods or services as part of the delivery of a built asset. Traditionally, suppliers might have been considered to be organisations contracted to provide physical supplies such as goods, materials, plant and so on, however, ~~its use is now much broader and~~ PAS 1192-2 defines a supplier as any, ‘…provider of services or goods either directly to the employer or to another supplier in a supply chain’. The 'supply chain' is the interconnected hierarchy of suppliers.	+	Construction contracts typically relate to the supply of goods or services as part of the delivery of a built asset. Traditionally, suppliers might have been considered to be organisations contracted to provide physical supplies such as goods, materials, plant and so on, however, PAS 1192-2 now defines a supplier as any, ‘…provider of services or goods either directly to the employer or to another supplier in a supply chain’. The 'supply chain' is the interconnected hierarchy of suppliers.

	Construction contracts are generally standard forms, modified standard forms or bespoke.		Construction contracts are generally standard forms, modified standard forms or bespoke.
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	* Post-award phase: Compliance with conditions of the contract.		* Post-award phase: Compliance with conditions of the contract.

−	A contract manager might be identified to manage one, or several contracts, or to work as part of a team of contract managers. On large complex projects, ~~where a client is managing~~ several contracts (such as a construction management project) a consultant might be appointed to perform the role of contract manager.	+	A contract manager might be identified to manage one, or several contracts, or to work as part of a team of contract managers. On large, complex projects, involving several contracts (such as a construction management project) a consultant might be appointed to perform the role of contract manager.

	This role might include:		This role might include:
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	* Assessing the market.		* Assessing the market.
	* Risk assessment.		* Risk assessment.
−	* Determining procurement methods and assessment criteria.	+	* Determining procurement methods and tender assessment criteria.
	* Preparing a contract management strategy.		* Preparing a contract management strategy.
	* Preparing budgets and cost estimates.		* Preparing budgets and cost estimates.
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	* Negotiating contract conditions.		* Negotiating contract conditions.
	* Contract engrossment and execution.		* Contract engrossment and execution.
		+	* Briefing project teams, contractors and suppliers.
	* Being the point of contact for the parties to the contract.		* Being the point of contact for the parties to the contract.
	* Relationship management.		* Relationship management.
−	* Briefing project teams, contractors and suppliers.
−	* Preparing information for invoicing.
	* Contract administration.		* Contract administration.
	* Managing variations to the works.		* Managing variations to the works.
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	* Contract partners, subcontractors and suppliers are likely to be more cooperative and responsive.		* Contract partners, subcontractors and suppliers are likely to be more cooperative and responsive.

−	Contract management can be a complex process, which can be simplified with the use of contract management software. This can be particularly helpful for contract management involving multiple contracts and multiple parties, creating integrated systems for document management, change control, relationship management, accounting, project management, contract administration, resource allocation and so on. Specialist software is available for different types of contract management, such as large contracts, small contracts, multiple contracts, civil engineering and so on.	+	Contract management can be a complex process, which can be simplified with the use of contract management software. This can be particularly helpful for contract management involving multiple contracts and multiple parties, creating integrated systems for; document management, change control, relationship management, accounting, project management, contract administration, resource allocation and so on. Specialist software is available for different types of contract management, such as large contracts, small contracts, multiple contracts, civil engineering and so on.

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	* Be able to manage multiple projects.		* Be able to manage multiple projects.
	* Have a good knowledge of construction activities and technologies.		* Have a good knowledge of construction activities and technologies.
		+	* Have a good knowledge of contract law.
	* Have good maths and IT skills.		* Have good maths and IT skills.
	* Be good at problem-solving.		* Be good at problem-solving.
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	* Contract partners, subcontractors and suppliers are likely to be more cooperative and responsive.		* Contract partners, subcontractors and suppliers are likely to be more cooperative and responsive.

−	Contract management can be a complex process, which can be simplified with the use of contract management software. This can be particularly helpful for contract management involving multiple contracts and multiple parties.	+	Contract management can be a complex process, which can be simplified with the use of contract management software. This can be particularly helpful for contract management involving multiple contracts and multiple parties, creating integrated systems for document management, change control, relationship management, accounting, project management, contract administration, resource allocation and so on. Specialist software is available for different types of contract management, such as large contracts, small contracts, multiple contracts, civil engineering and so on.

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	This role might include:		This role might include:

		+	* Assessing the needs of the business or project.
		+	* Assessing the market.
		+	* Risk assessment.
		+	* Determining procurement methods and assessment criteria.
	* Preparing a contract management strategy.		* Preparing a contract management strategy.
	* Preparing budgets and cost estimates.		* Preparing budgets and cost estimates.
	* Preparing programmes.		* Preparing programmes.
		+	* Selecting the form of contract.
	* Preparing tender documents.		* Preparing tender documents.
	* Seeking tenders.		* Seeking tenders.
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	* Contract engrossment and execution.		* Contract engrossment and execution.
	* Being the point of contact for the parties to the contract.		* Being the point of contact for the parties to the contract.
		+	* Relationship management.
	* Briefing project teams, contractors and suppliers.		* Briefing project teams, contractors and suppliers.
	* Preparing information for invoicing.		* Preparing information for invoicing.
		+	* Contract administration.
		+	* Managing variations to the works.
	* Supplying information to resolve disputes.		* Supplying information to resolve disputes.
		+	* Preparing information for the completion of contracts.

	Contract managers should:		Contract managers should:

	* Be able to manage multiple projects.		* Be able to manage multiple projects.
		+	* Have a good knowledge of construction activities and technologies.
	* Have good maths and IT skills.		* Have good maths and IT skills.
	* Be good at problem-solving.		* Be good at problem-solving.

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	* Preparing information for invoicing.		* Preparing information for invoicing.
	* Supplying information to resolve disputes.		* Supplying information to resolve disputes.
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		+	Contract managers should:
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		+	* Be able to manage multiple projects.
		+	* Have good maths and IT skills.
		+	* Be good at problem-solving.
		+	* Be good at negotiating.
		+	* Have good communication and presentation skills.

	An effective contract management strategy can bring a number for benefits to this process:		An effective contract management strategy can bring a number for benefits to this process:

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	Contract management can categorised into three phases:		Contract management can categorised into three phases:

−	* Pre-contract phase: ~~Contract conditions~~ are ~~drafted~~ and contract negotiation is undertaken (see contract conditions and contract negotiation for more information).	+	* Pre-contract phase: Tenders documents are prepared, tenders are sought and contract negotiation is undertaken (see contract conditions and contract negotiation for more information).
−	* Contract execution phase: ~~Documenting and agreeing the~~ final contract for execution (see contract engrossment for more information).	+	* Contract execution phase: The final contract documents are prepared for execution (see contract engrossment for more information).
	* Post-award phase: Compliance with conditions of the contract.		* Post-award phase: Compliance with conditions of the contract.
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		+	A contract manager might be identified to manage one, or several contracts, or to work as part of a team of contract managers. On large complex projects, where a client is managing several contracts (such as a construction management project) a consultant might be appointed to perform the role of contract manager.
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		+	This role might include:
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		+	* Preparing a contract management strategy.
		+	* Preparing budgets and cost estimates.
		+	* Preparing programmes.
		+	* Preparing tender documents.
		+	* Seeking tenders.
		+	* Negotiating contract conditions.
		+	* Contract engrossment and execution.
		+	* Being the point of contact for the parties to the contract.
		+	* Briefing project teams, contractors and suppliers.
		+	* Preparing information for invoicing.
		+	* Supplying information to resolve disputes.

	An effective contract management strategy can bring a number for benefits to this process:		An effective contract management strategy can bring a number for benefits to this process: