NEC4 Facilities Management Contracts - Revision history

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	= The development process =		= The development process =

−	The final edition of the set of contracts is ~~specifically designed~~ for the procurement of facilities management FM services. It ~~is meant to support~~ a range of approaches including total FM/integrated services FM contracts, managing contractor FM contracts and single and/or multiple supplier FM contracts.	+	The final edition of the set of contracts is intended for the procurement of facilities management FM services. It supports a range of approaches including total FM/integrated services FM contracts, managing contractor FM contracts and single and/or multiple supplier FM contracts.

−	It was created to help identify best practices in the sector and establish the way forward. The contracts and their supporting documents ~~may~~ help ~~enable~~ the FM sector to offer more integrated and consistent procurement strategies, add value to the supply chain and develop stronger, more collaborative relationships and ways of working.	+	It was created to help identify best practices in the sector and establish the way forward. The contracts and their supporting documents will help the FM sector to offer more integrated and consistent procurement strategies, add value to the supply chain and develop stronger, more collaborative relationships and ways of working.

	= Scope of NEC4 FM contracts =		= Scope of NEC4 FM contracts =
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	* [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Contract/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Short-Contract Facilities Management Short Contract (FMSC)] - to be used to appoint an FM provider to deliver any type of straightforward, low-risk services which do not require sophisticated management techniques.		* [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Contract/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Short-Contract Facilities Management Short Contract (FMSC)] - to be used to appoint an FM provider to deliver any type of straightforward, low-risk services which do not require sophisticated management techniques.
	* [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Contract/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Short-subcontract Facilities Management Short Subcontract (FMSS)] - to accompany the FMSC and cover the same services for subcontractors.		* [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Contract/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Short-subcontract Facilities Management Short Subcontract (FMSS)] - to accompany the FMSC and cover the same services for subcontractors.
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−	~~As with other NEC4 contracts, the suite is based on three core principles. It is meant to support good relationships between all parties.~~

	= IWFM involvement =		= IWFM involvement =
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	IWFM supported the development of the suite through its IWFM NEC steering group. This group made significant contributions during the three-year development process by offering insight as well as workplace examples for NEC4 FM contracts and its supporting documents.		IWFM supported the development of the suite through its IWFM NEC steering group. This group made significant contributions during the three-year development process by offering insight as well as workplace examples for NEC4 FM contracts and its supporting documents.

−	The project built on many years of collaborations between the two organisations on NEC3 contracts and brought together parallel work streams from both groups. It combined NEC research to identify best practices in the FM industry - including stakeholder workshops with IWFM members, as well as consultations with specific stakeholders - with a need identified by IWFM volunteers within its International ~~(ISIG)~~ and Procurement Special Interest Groups for a new approach to FM industry standard contracts. In particular, the 2016 ISIG-supported Leaders Forum, Outsourcing Across Borders, outlined the rationale and benefits of an FM standard contract.	+	The project built on many years of collaborations between the two organisations on NEC3 contracts and brought together parallel work streams from both groups. It combined NEC research to identify best practices in the FM industry - including stakeholder workshops with IWFM members, as well as consultations with specific stakeholders - with a need identified by IWFM volunteers within its International and Procurement Special Interest Groups (ISIG) for a new approach to FM industry standard contracts. In particular, the 2016 ISIG-supported Leaders Forum, Outsourcing Across Borders, outlined the rationale and benefits of an FM standard contract.

−	NEC and IWFM produced a series of practice notes to ~~further~~ help the FM community to use the contracts ~~better~~. These practice notes address region-specific issues and support users in dealing with emerging considerations, such as the 2020/2021 COVID-19 pandemic~~. Importantly, they provide guidance on important themes in the FM industry and examine how these factors can be adjusted and reflected in FM contracts~~.	+	NEC and IWFM produced a series of practice notes to help the FM community use the contracts. These practice notes address region-specific issues and support users in dealing with emerging considerations, such as the 2020/2021 COVID-19 pandemic.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	In June 2021, NEC and the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) announced the publication of the final edition of the [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-NEC-for-FM-2021-Suite-of-Contracts NEC4 suite of facilities management contracts (FM contracts)].	+	On 21 June 2021, NEC and the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) announced the publication of the final edition of the [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-NEC-for-FM-2021-Suite-of-Contracts NEC4 suite of facilities management contracts (FM contracts)].

	The pre-publication version of the NEC4 FM contracts was announced on 26 January 2021. Subsequently, the preliminary version was supported by the publication of two NEC white papers designed to provide information about key features. The white papers included:		The pre-publication version of the NEC4 FM contracts was announced on 26 January 2021. Subsequently, the preliminary version was supported by the publication of two NEC white papers designed to provide information about key features. The white papers included:

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	* Managing the procurement process.		* Managing the procurement process.
	* NEC articles.		* NEC articles.
		+	* NEC4.

	= External resources =		= External resources =

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	NEC4 FM contract consists of four contracts, six user guides and two flow charts, as well as introductory training from NEC. It covers most FM procurement and delivery strategies.		NEC4 FM contract consists of four contracts, six user guides and two flow charts, as well as introductory training from NEC. It covers most FM procurement and delivery strategies.

−	The four contracts of the [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-NEC-for-FM-2021-Suite-of-Contracts full suite] include:	+	The components of the suite can be used in a wide variety of commercial situations or locations and are written in clear, simple terms. The four contracts of the [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-NEC-for-FM-2021-Suite-of-Contracts full suite] include:

	* [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/Facilities-Management-Contract/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Contract Facilities Management Contract (FMC)] - to be used by a client to appoint a provider to manage and deliver any type of facilities management services.		* [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/Facilities-Management-Contract/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Contract Facilities Management Contract (FMC)] - to be used by a client to appoint a provider to manage and deliver any type of facilities management services.
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	* [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Contract/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Short-subcontract Facilities Management Short Subcontract (FMSS)] - to accompany the FMSC and cover the same services for subcontractors.		* [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Contract/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Short-subcontract Facilities Management Short Subcontract (FMSS)] - to accompany the FMSC and cover the same services for subcontractors.

−	As with other NEC4 contracts, the suite is based on three core principles. It is meant to support good relationships between all parties~~. The components of the suite can be used in a wide variety of commercial situations or locations and are written in clear, simple terms~~.	+	As with other NEC4 contracts, the suite is based on three core principles. It also is meant to support good relationships between all parties.

	= IWFM involvement =		= IWFM involvement =
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	NEC and IWFM produced a series of practice notes to further help the FM community to use the contracts better. These practice notes address region-specific issues and support users in dealing with emerging considerations, such as the 2020/2021 COVID-19 pandemic. Importantly, they provide guidance on important themes in the FM industry and examine how these factors can be adjusted and reflected in the FM contract.		NEC and IWFM produced a series of practice notes to further help the FM community to use the contracts better. These practice notes address region-specific issues and support users in dealing with emerging considerations, such as the 2020/2021 COVID-19 pandemic. Importantly, they provide guidance on important themes in the FM industry and examine how these factors can be adjusted and reflected in the FM contract.
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−	~~The final editions of the contracts are available from the [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-NEC-for-FM-2021-Suite-of-Contracts NEC website].~~

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* Construction contract.
	* Facilities management.		* Facilities management.
	* Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management IWFM.		* Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management IWFM.
	* Maintenance contracts - a guide to best practice for procurement.		* Maintenance contracts - a guide to best practice for procurement.
		+	* Managing the procurement process.
	* NEC articles.		* NEC articles.

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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		+	* Facilities management.
		+	* Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management IWFM.
		+	* Maintenance contracts - a guide to best practice for procurement.
		+	* NEC articles.

	= External resources =		= External resources =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	In June 2021, NEC and the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) announced the release of the final edition of the NEC4 suite of facilities management contracts (FM contracts).	+	In June 2021, NEC and the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) announced the release of the final edition of the [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-NEC-for-FM-2021-Suite-of-Contracts NEC4 suite of facilities management contracts (FM contracts)].

	The pre-publication version of the NEC4 FM contract was announced on 26 January 2021 along with NEC white papers designed to provide information about key features. The white papers included:		The pre-publication version of the NEC4 FM contract was announced on 26 January 2021 along with NEC white papers designed to provide information about key features. The white papers included:

−	* Key Features of the NEC4 Facilities Management Contracts	+	* [https://www.neccontract.com/getattachment/About-NEC/News-Media/NEC-launches-new-NEC4-facilities-management-forms/AD9853-NEC-Facilities-Management-Whitepaper-2021-25-1-21-1.pdf?lang=en-GB Key Features of the NEC4 Facilities Management Contracts]
−	* NEC4 TSC and FMC Compared.	+	* [https://necstorageprod.blob.core.windows.net/mediacontainer/nec/media/nec/document%20downloads/second-facilities-management-whitepaper-22-6-21.pdf NEC4 TSC and FMC Compared].

	= The development process =		= The development process =
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	NEC and IWFM produced a series of practice notes to further help the FM community to use the contracts better. These practice notes address region-specific issues and support users in dealing with emerging considerations, such as the 2020/2021 COVID-19 pandemic. Importantly, they provide guidance on important themes in the FM industry and examine how these factors can be adjusted and reflected in the FM contract.		NEC and IWFM produced a series of practice notes to further help the FM community to use the contracts better. These practice notes address region-specific issues and support users in dealing with emerging considerations, such as the 2020/2021 COVID-19 pandemic. Importantly, they provide guidance on important themes in the FM industry and examine how these factors can be adjusted and reflected in the FM contract.

−	The final editions of the contracts are from the NEC website.	+	The final editions of the contracts are available from the [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-NEC-for-FM-2021-Suite-of-Contracts NEC website].

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	= External resources =		= External resources =

−	* NEC, Key Features of the NEC4 Facilities Management Contracts.	+	* NEC, [https://www.neccontract.com/getattachment/About-NEC/News-Media/NEC-launches-new-NEC4-facilities-management-forms/AD9853-NEC-Facilities-Management-Whitepaper-2021-25-1-21-1.pdf?lang=en-GB Key Features of the NEC4 Facilities Management Contracts].
−	* NEC, NEC4: Facilities Management Contract.	+	* NEC, [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-NEC-for-FM-2021-Suite-of-Contracts NEC4: Facilities Management Contract].
−	* NEC, NEC4 TSC and FMC Compared.	+	* NEC, [https://necstorageprod.blob.core.windows.net/mediacontainer/nec/media/nec/document%20downloads/second-facilities-management-whitepaper-22-6-21.pdf NEC4 TSC and FMC Compared].

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	In June 2021, NEC and the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) announced the publication of the final edition of the [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-NEC-for-FM-2021-Suite-of-Contracts NEC4 suite of facilities management contracts (FM contracts)].		In June 2021, NEC and the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) announced the publication of the final edition of the [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-NEC-for-FM-2021-Suite-of-Contracts NEC4 suite of facilities management contracts (FM contracts)].

−	The pre-publication version of the NEC4 FM ~~contract~~ was announced on 26 January 2021. Subsequently, the preliminary version was supported by the publication of two NEC white papers designed to provide information about key features. The white papers included:	+	The pre-publication version of the NEC4 FM contracts was announced on 26 January 2021. Subsequently, the preliminary version was supported by the publication of two NEC white papers designed to provide information about key features. The white papers included:

	* [https://www.neccontract.com/getattachment/About-NEC/News-Media/NEC-launches-new-NEC4-facilities-management-forms/AD9853-NEC-Facilities-Management-Whitepaper-2021-25-1-21-1.pdf?lang=en-GB Key Features of the NEC4 Facilities Management Contracts] (January 2021).		* [https://www.neccontract.com/getattachment/About-NEC/News-Media/NEC-launches-new-NEC4-facilities-management-forms/AD9853-NEC-Facilities-Management-Whitepaper-2021-25-1-21-1.pdf?lang=en-GB Key Features of the NEC4 Facilities Management Contracts] (January 2021).
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	It was created to help identify best practices in the sector and establish the way forward. The contracts and their supporting documents may help enable the FM sector to offer more integrated and consistent procurement strategies, add value to the supply chain and develop stronger, more collaborative relationships and ways of working.		It was created to help identify best practices in the sector and establish the way forward. The contracts and their supporting documents may help enable the FM sector to offer more integrated and consistent procurement strategies, add value to the supply chain and develop stronger, more collaborative relationships and ways of working.

−	= Scope of NEC4 FM ~~contract~~ =	+	= Scope of NEC4 FM contracts =

−	NEC4 FM ~~contract~~ consists of four contracts, six user guides and two flow charts, as well as introductory training from NEC. It covers most FM procurement and delivery strategies.	+	The NEC4 FM contracts suite consists of four contracts, six user guides and two flow charts as well as introductory training from NEC. It covers most FM procurement and delivery strategies.

	The components of the suite can be used in a wide variety of commercial situations or locations and are written in clear, simple terms. The four contracts of the [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-NEC-for-FM-2021-Suite-of-Contracts full suite] include:		The components of the suite can be used in a wide variety of commercial situations or locations and are written in clear, simple terms. The four contracts of the [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-NEC-for-FM-2021-Suite-of-Contracts full suite] include:
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	* [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Contract/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Short-subcontract Facilities Management Short Subcontract (FMSS)] - to accompany the FMSC and cover the same services for subcontractors.		* [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Contract/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Short-subcontract Facilities Management Short Subcontract (FMSS)] - to accompany the FMSC and cover the same services for subcontractors.

−	As with other NEC4 contracts, the suite is based on three core principles. It ~~also~~ is meant to support good relationships between all parties.	+	As with other NEC4 contracts, the suite is based on three core principles. It is meant to support good relationships between all parties.

	= IWFM involvement =		= IWFM involvement =

−	IWFM supported the development of the suite through its IWFM NEC steering group. This group made significant contributions during the three-year development process by offering insight as well as workplace examples for ~~the~~ NEC4 FM ~~contract~~ and its supporting documents.	+	IWFM supported the development of the suite through its IWFM NEC steering group. This group made significant contributions during the three-year development process by offering insight as well as workplace examples for NEC4 FM contracts and its supporting documents.

−	The project built on many years of collaborations between the two organisations on ~~the~~ NEC3 ~~contract~~ and brought together parallel work streams from both groups. It combined NEC research to identify best practices in the FM industry - including stakeholder workshops with IWFM members, as well as consultations with specific stakeholders - with a need identified by IWFM volunteers within its International (ISIG) and Procurement Special Interest Groups for a new approach to FM industry standard contracts. In particular, the 2016 ISIG-supported Leaders Forum, Outsourcing Across Borders, outlined the rationale and benefits of an FM standard contract.	+	The project built on many years of collaborations between the two organisations on NEC3 contracts and brought together parallel work streams from both groups. It combined NEC research to identify best practices in the FM industry - including stakeholder workshops with IWFM members, as well as consultations with specific stakeholders - with a need identified by IWFM volunteers within its International (ISIG) and Procurement Special Interest Groups for a new approach to FM industry standard contracts. In particular, the 2016 ISIG-supported Leaders Forum, Outsourcing Across Borders, outlined the rationale and benefits of an FM standard contract.

−	NEC and IWFM produced a series of practice notes to further help the FM community to use the contracts better. These practice notes address region-specific issues and support users in dealing with emerging considerations, such as the 2020/2021 COVID-19 pandemic. Importantly, they provide guidance on important themes in the FM industry and examine how these factors can be adjusted and reflected in ~~the~~ FM ~~contract~~.	+	NEC and IWFM produced a series of practice notes to further help the FM community to use the contracts better. These practice notes address region-specific issues and support users in dealing with emerging considerations, such as the 2020/2021 COVID-19 pandemic. Importantly, they provide guidance on important themes in the FM industry and examine how these factors can be adjusted and reflected in FM contracts.

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	* NEC, [https://www.neccontract.com/getattachment/About-NEC/News-Media/NEC-launches-new-NEC4-facilities-management-forms/AD9853-NEC-Facilities-Management-Whitepaper-2021-25-1-21-1.pdf?lang=en-GB Key Features of the NEC4 Facilities Management Contracts].		* NEC, [https://www.neccontract.com/getattachment/About-NEC/News-Media/NEC-launches-new-NEC4-facilities-management-forms/AD9853-NEC-Facilities-Management-Whitepaper-2021-25-1-21-1.pdf?lang=en-GB Key Features of the NEC4 Facilities Management Contracts].
−	* NEC, [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-NEC-for-FM-2021-Suite-of-Contracts NEC4: Facilities Management Contract].	+	* NEC, [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-NEC-for-FM-2021-Suite-of-Contracts NEC4: Facilities Management Contract]s.
	* NEC, [https://necstorageprod.blob.core.windows.net/mediacontainer/nec/media/nec/document%20downloads/second-facilities-management-whitepaper-22-6-21.pdf NEC4 TSC and FMC Compared].		* NEC, [https://necstorageprod.blob.core.windows.net/mediacontainer/nec/media/nec/document%20downloads/second-facilities-management-whitepaper-22-6-21.pdf NEC4 TSC and FMC Compared].

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	In June 2021, NEC and the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) announced the ~~release~~ of the final edition of the [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-NEC-for-FM-2021-Suite-of-Contracts NEC4 suite of facilities management contracts (FM contracts)].	+	In June 2021, NEC and the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) announced the publication of the final edition of the [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-NEC-for-FM-2021-Suite-of-Contracts NEC4 suite of facilities management contracts (FM contracts)].

−	The pre-publication version of the NEC4 FM contract was announced on 26 January 2021 ~~along with~~ NEC white papers designed to provide information about key features. The white papers included:	+	The pre-publication version of the NEC4 FM contract was announced on 26 January 2021. Subsequently, the preliminary version was supported by the publication of two NEC white papers designed to provide information about key features. The white papers included:

−	* [https://www.neccontract.com/getattachment/About-NEC/News-Media/NEC-launches-new-NEC4-facilities-management-forms/AD9853-NEC-Facilities-Management-Whitepaper-2021-25-1-21-1.pdf?lang=en-GB Key Features of the NEC4 Facilities Management Contracts]	+	* [https://www.neccontract.com/getattachment/About-NEC/News-Media/NEC-launches-new-NEC4-facilities-management-forms/AD9853-NEC-Facilities-Management-Whitepaper-2021-25-1-21-1.pdf?lang=en-GB Key Features of the NEC4 Facilities Management Contracts] (January 2021).
−	* [https://necstorageprod.blob.core.windows.net/mediacontainer/nec/media/nec/document%20downloads/second-facilities-management-whitepaper-22-6-21.pdf NEC4 TSC and FMC Compared].	+	* [https://necstorageprod.blob.core.windows.net/mediacontainer/nec/media/nec/document%20downloads/second-facilities-management-whitepaper-22-6-21.pdf NEC4 TSC and FMC Compared] (May 2021).

	= The development process =		= The development process =

−	~~This~~ final edition of the set of contracts ~~was~~ specifically designed for the procurement of facilities management FM services. It is meant to support a range of approaches including total FM/integrated services FM contracts, managing contractor FM contracts and single and/or multiple supplier FM contracts.	+	The final edition of the set of contracts is specifically designed for the procurement of facilities management FM services. It is meant to support a range of approaches including total FM/integrated services FM contracts, managing contractor FM contracts and single and/or multiple supplier FM contracts.

−	It ~~has also been~~ created to help identify best practices in the sector and establish the way forward. The contracts and their supporting documents may help enable the FM sector to offer more integrated and consistent procurement strategies, add value to the supply chain and develop stronger, more collaborative, relationships and ways of working.	+	It was created to help identify best practices in the sector and establish the way forward. The contracts and their supporting documents may help enable the FM sector to offer more integrated and consistent procurement strategies, add value to the supply chain and develop stronger, more collaborative relationships and ways of working.

	= Scope of NEC4 FM contract =		= Scope of NEC4 FM contract =

−	NEC4 FM contract consists of four contracts, six user guides and two flow charts, as well as introductory training from NEC. It ~~has been designed to cover~~ most FM procurement and delivery strategies.	+	NEC4 FM contract consists of four contracts, six user guides and two flow charts, as well as introductory training from NEC. It covers most FM procurement and delivery strategies.

−	The four contracts of the full suite include:	+	The four contracts of the [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-NEC-for-FM-2021-Suite-of-Contracts full suite] include:

−	* ~~The~~ Facilities Management Contract (FMC) - to be used by a client to appoint a provider to manage and deliver any type of facilities management services.	+	* [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/Facilities-Management-Contract/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Contract Facilities Management Contract (FMC)] - to be used by a client to appoint a provider to manage and deliver any type of facilities management services.
−	* ~~The~~ Facilities Management Subcontract (FMS) - to be used by a FM provider to appoint a subcontractor to help deliver its service.	+	* [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Contract/Facilities-Management-Subcontract Facilities Management Subcontract (FMS)] - to be used by a FM provider to appoint a subcontractor to help deliver its service.
−	* Facilities Management Short Contract (FMSC) - to be used to appoint an FM provider to deliver any type of straightforward, low-risk services which do not require sophisticated management techniques.	+	* [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Contract/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Short-Contract Facilities Management Short Contract (FMSC)] - to be used to appoint an FM provider to deliver any type of straightforward, low-risk services which do not require sophisticated management techniques.
−	* Facilities Management Short Subcontract (FMSS) - to accompany the FMSC and cover the same services for subcontractors.	+	* [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Contract/NEC4-Facilities-Management-Short-subcontract Facilities Management Short Subcontract (FMSS)] - to accompany the FMSC and cover the same services for subcontractors.

−	As with other NEC4 contracts, the suite is based on three core principles ~~- ensuring they work~~ to support good relationships between all parties. ~~They are designed to~~ be used in a wide variety of commercial situations or locations and are written in clear, simple terms.	+	As with other NEC4 contracts, the suite is based on three core principles. It is meant to support good relationships between all parties. The components of the suite can be used in a wide variety of commercial situations or locations and are written in clear, simple terms.

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	* NEC, [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-NEC-for-FM-2021-Suite-of-Contracts NEC4: Facilities Management Contract].		* NEC, [https://www.neccontract.com/NEC4-Products/NEC4-Contracts/NEC4-NEC-for-FM-2021-Suite-of-Contracts NEC4: Facilities Management Contract].
	* NEC, [https://necstorageprod.blob.core.windows.net/mediacontainer/nec/media/nec/document%20downloads/second-facilities-management-whitepaper-22-6-21.pdf NEC4 TSC and FMC Compared].		* NEC, [https://necstorageprod.blob.core.windows.net/mediacontainer/nec/media/nec/document%20downloads/second-facilities-management-whitepaper-22-6-21.pdf NEC4 TSC and FMC Compared].
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