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	This integration into the contract of operation and maintenance is intended to ensure better consideration of whole-life costs during design and construction.		This integration into the contract of operation and maintenance is intended to ensure better consideration of whole-life costs during design and construction.
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		+	== CIOB ==
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		+	'A report exploring procurement in the construction industry', published by The Chartered Institute of Building in 2010 states: ‘Prime Contracting is an extension of the Design and Build system. The ‘prime contractor’ will be expected to have a well established supply chain, and will co-ordinate and project manage throughout the design and construction stages. The prime contractor is paid all actual costs, plus profits incurred in respect of measured work and design staff – the main risk lies in respect of staff and the supply chain, including subcontractors.'

	= Characteristics =		= Characteristics =

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	* [http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sites/default/files/resources/Government-Construction-Strategy.pdf Government Construction Strategy].		* [http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sites/default/files/resources/Government-Construction-Strategy.pdf Government Construction Strategy].

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

	Prime contracting is a form of procurement in which the client enters into a relationship with a contractor who provides a single point of contact (prime contract) for a supply chain to deliver one or more projects.		Prime contracting is a form of procurement in which the client enters into a relationship with a contractor who provides a single point of contact (prime contract) for a supply chain to deliver one or more projects.

−	This is one of the three procurement routes recommended by Government Construction Strategy for publicly-funded projects (where it is described as prime-type contracting) and came into favour in the late ~~1990’s~~ and ~~2000’s~~ following the ~~reccomendations~~ of the Latham Report (Constructing the Team 1994) and particularly the Egan Report (Rethinking Construction 1998), which brought about a desire to reduce the number of suppliers that the government contracted directly. It was thought that simplifying the supply chain would result in better value for money.	+	This is one of the three procurement routes recommended by Government Construction Strategy for publicly-funded projects (where it is described as prime-type contracting), and came into favour in the late 1990s and 2000s following the recommendations of the Latham Report (Constructing the Team 1994) and particularly the Egan Report (Rethinking Construction 1998), which brought about a desire to reduce the number of suppliers that the government contracted directly. It was thought that simplifying the supply chain would result in better value for money.

	= Range of meanings =		= Range of meanings =

−	Beyond this very broad definition, ~~Prime~~ contracting is an unhelpfully vague term that encompasses a wide range of contracting methods. On the one hand, it can be used to describe a form of design and build that includes an element of facilities management, whilst on the other, it can be used to describe a long-term relationship between a client and a contractor to deliver a range of new projects as well as maintain the new estate and sometimes maintaining the existing estate.	+	Beyond this very broad definition, prime contracting is an unhelpfully vague term that encompasses a wide range of contracting methods. On the one hand, it can be used to describe a form of design and build that includes an element of facilities management, whilst on the other, it can be used to describe a long-term relationship between a client and a contractor to deliver a range of new projects as well as maintain the new estate and sometimes maintaining the existing estate.

−	Still more unhelpfully, prime contracting can be used to describe a single point responsibility delivery contract where the contractor is reimbursed subcontractor costs (prime costs) and a fee for overheads and profit (ie a prime cost contract, cost plus contract or cost reimbursement contract). See Prime cost contract for more information.	+	Still more unhelpfully, prime contracting can be used to describe a single point responsibility delivery contract where the contractor is reimbursed subcontractor costs (prime costs) and a fee for overheads and profit (i.e. a prime cost contract, cost plus contract or cost reimbursement contract). See Prime cost contract for more information.

−	Regional ~~Prime Contracts~~ (~~RPC’s~~) are geographically based prime contracts and are generally (although not exclusively) service contracts, such as maintenance contracts.	+	Regional prime contracts (RPCs) are geographically-based prime contracts and are generally (although not exclusively) service contracts, such as maintenance contracts.

	== Ministry of Defence ==		== Ministry of Defence ==

−	According to Defence Estates, ‘…a Prime Contractor is one having single point responsibility for the management and delivery of a project using a system of incentivisation and collaboration working to integrate the activities of its supply chain members to achieve a project that is on time, within budget and is in accordance with the specified outputs and is fit for purpose' (~~ref~~ [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20121026065214/www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/A6885EDE-26EA-4812-9144-EA00A9D5A921/0/comm_prime_contracting.pdf Prime contracting on the MOD estate] now archived).	+	According to Defence Estates, ‘…a Prime Contractor is one having single point responsibility for the management and delivery of a project using a system of incentivisation and collaboration working to integrate the activities of its supply chain members to achieve a project that is on time, within budget and is in accordance with the specified outputs and is fit for purpose'
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		+	(Ref. [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20121026065214/www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/A6885EDE-26EA-4812-9144-EA00A9D5A921/0/comm_prime_contracting.pdf Prime contracting on the MOD estate] now archived.)

	The intention here is to allow long-term relationships to develop, so that effective collaborative working can evolve throughout a stable supply chain.		The intention here is to allow long-term relationships to develop, so that effective collaborative working can evolve throughout a stable supply chain.
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	== Government Construction Strategy ==		== Government Construction Strategy ==

−	The Common Minimum Standards (referred to by the Government Construction Strategy) states that '...~~Procurement~~ routes should be limited to those which support integrated team working (PPP/PFI, Design & Build, the Prime-type Contracting approach and framework arrangements consistent with the Construction Strategy). Traditional, non-integrated procurement approaches should not be used unless it can be clearly shown that they offer best value for money – this means, in practice they will seldom be used..'.	+	The Common Minimum Standards (referred to by the Government Construction Strategy) states that '...procurement routes should be limited to those which support integrated team working (PPP/PFI, Design & Build, the Prime-type Contracting approach and framework arrangements consistent with the Construction Strategy). Traditional, non-integrated procurement approaches should not be used unless it can be clearly shown that they offer best value for money – this means, in practice they will seldom be used..'.

−	… where a supply team is appointed with a single point lead who takes overall responsibility for the design and construction of the project and gives commitments on the operational costs of or takes responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the facility for a defined period' (~~Ref~~ [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/common-minimum-standards Common Minimum Standards] P5).	+	… where a supply team is appointed with a single point lead who takes overall responsibility for the design and construction of the project and gives commitments on the operational costs of or takes responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the facility for a defined period' (ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/common-minimum-standards Common Minimum Standards] P5).

	This integration into the contract of operation and maintenance is intended to ensure better consideration of whole-life costs during design and construction.		This integration into the contract of operation and maintenance is intended to ensure better consideration of whole-life costs during design and construction.
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	== Characteristics ==		== Characteristics ==

−	Prime contracting is generally only appropriate for large clients (for example the government, and in particular the Ministry of Defence).	+	Prime contracting is generally only appropriate for large clients (for example, the government, and in particular the Ministry of Defence).

	Generally, prime contractors tend to be large construction companies with significant resources and access to the full supply chain, although in theory there is nothing to prevent a consultant or financing organisation from becoming a prime contractor.		Generally, prime contractors tend to be large construction companies with significant resources and access to the full supply chain, although in theory there is nothing to prevent a consultant or financing organisation from becoming a prime contractor.
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	== Benefits ==		== Benefits ==

−	Prime contracting removes the need for client co-ordination of multiple supply chain contracts (such as separate design contracts, construction contracts, maintenance contracts and operational contracts for multiple projects) which could in itself require the appointment of external consultants.	+	Prime contracting removes the need for client co-ordination of multiple supply chain contracts (such as separate design contracts, construction contracts, maintenance contracts and operational contracts for multiple projects), which could in itself require the appointment of external consultants.

	Other benefits can include:		Other benefits can include:
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	* Ongoing performance measurement and continuous improvement.		* Ongoing performance measurement and continuous improvement.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Building Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Building ===	+

	* Collaborative practices.		* Collaborative practices.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	== Government Construction Strategy ==		== Government Construction Strategy ==

−	The Common Minimum Standards (referred to by the Government Construction Strategy) states that '...Procurement routes should be limited to those which support integrated team working (PPP/PFI, Design & Build, the Prime-type Contracting approach and framework arrangements consistent with the Construction Strategy). Traditional, non-integrated procurement approaches should not be used unless it can be clearly shown that they offer best value for money – this means, in practice they will seldom be used..'.	+	The Common Minimum Standards (referred to by the Government Construction Strategy) states that '...Procurement routes should be limited to those which support integrated team working (PPP/PFI, Design & Build, the Prime-type Contracting approach and framework arrangements consistent with the Construction Strategy). Traditional, non-integrated procurement approaches should not be used unless it can be clearly shown that they offer best value for money – this means, in practice they will seldom be used..'.

	… where a supply team is appointed with a single point lead who takes overall responsibility for the design and construction of the project and gives commitments on the operational costs of or takes responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the facility for a defined period' (Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/common-minimum-standards Common Minimum Standards] P5).		… where a supply team is appointed with a single point lead who takes overall responsibility for the design and construction of the project and gives commitments on the operational costs of or takes responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the facility for a defined period' (Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/common-minimum-standards Common Minimum Standards] P5).
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	Other benefits can include:		Other benefits can include:
−	*Clear lines of communication and accountability.	+
−	*Improved supply chain management.	+	* Clear lines of communication and accountability.
−	*Improved collaboration.	+	* Improved supply chain management.
−	*Economies of scale.	+	* Improved collaboration.
−	*The ability to implement ongoing improvement programmes.	+	* Economies of scale.
−	*The potential to build up long-term relationships throughout the supply chain.	+	* The ability to implement ongoing improvement programmes.
−	*The potential for long-term partnering and incentivisation.	+	* The potential to build up long-term relationships throughout the supply chain.
−	*The potential for continuous improvement.	+	* The potential for long-term partnering and incentivisation.
−	*Better consideration of whole-life costs.	+	* The potential for continuous improvement.
		+	* Better consideration of whole-life costs.

	== Criticisms ==		== Criticisms ==

	Prime contracts can be seen to exclude smaller companies and to stifle competition and innovation. They can become too ‘cosy’, simply adding another layer of overheads and profit, and there is even the danger of fraud. As a consequence, projects must be clearly defined at the outset, and carefully controlled throughout. Strategies might include:		Prime contracts can be seen to exclude smaller companies and to stifle competition and innovation. They can become too ‘cosy’, simply adding another layer of overheads and profit, and there is even the danger of fraud. As a consequence, projects must be clearly defined at the outset, and carefully controlled throughout. Strategies might include:
−	*Open-book accounting.	+
−	*Clear measurable milestones.	+	* Open-book accounting.
−	*Clear, allocation of risks.	+	* Clear measurable milestones.
−	*Fraud detection and prevention.	+	* Clear, allocation of risks.
−	*Ongoing performance measurement and continuous improvement.	+	* Fraud detection and prevention.
		+	* Ongoing performance measurement and continuous improvement.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

	=== Related articles on Designing Building ===		=== Related articles on Designing Building ===
−	*Collaborative practices.	+
−	*Contract conditions.	+	* Collaborative practices.
−	*Construction contract.	+	* Contract conditions.
−	*Prime cost contracts.	+	* Construction contract.
−	*Egan Report.	+	* Prime cost contracts.
−	*Framework agreements.	+	* Egan Report.
−	*Government Construction Strategy.	+	* Framework agreements.
−	*Integrated Project Team.	+	* Government Construction Strategy.
−	*Integrated Supply Team.	+	* Integrated Project Team.
−	*Latham Report.	+	* Integrated Supply Team.
−	*OGC.	+	* Latham Report.
−	*Output-based specification.	+	* OGC.
−	*Partnering.	+	* Output-based specification.
−	*Prime cost contract.	+	* Partnering.
−	*Procurement route.	+	* Prime cost contract.
		+	* Procurement route.
		+	* Supply chain management.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20121026065214/www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/A6885EDE-26EA-4812-9144-EA00A9D5A921/0/comm_prime_contracting.pdf Prime contracting on the MOD estate] (now archived).
−	*MOD: [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20121026065214/www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/B935410C-ACA9-4F1E-B4BC-FCF91D202B93/0/supplychainhandbook.pdf Prime Contractor Handbook of Supply Chain Management] (now archived).
−	*[http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sites/default/files/resources/Government-Construction-Strategy.pdf Government Construction Strategy].

−	[[Category:Contracts_/_payment]]	+	* [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20121026065214/www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/A6885EDE-26EA-4812-9144-EA00A9D5A921/0/comm_prime_contracting.pdf Prime contracting on the MOD estate] (now archived).
−	[[Category:Procurement]]	+	* MOD: [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20121026065214/www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/B935410C-ACA9-4F1E-B4BC-FCF91D202B93/0/supplychainhandbook.pdf Prime Contractor Handbook of Supply Chain Management] (now archived).
		+	* [http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sites/default/files/resources/Government-Construction-Strategy.pdf Government Construction Strategy].
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		+	[[Category:Contracts_/_payment]] [[Category:Procurement]]

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	*Collaborative practices.		*Collaborative practices.
	*Contract conditions.		*Contract conditions.
−	*~~Contract~~.	+	*Construction contract.
	*Prime cost contracts.		*Prime cost contracts.
	*Egan Report.		*Egan Report.
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	*[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20121026065214/www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/A6885EDE-26EA-4812-9144-EA00A9D5A921/0/comm_prime_contracting.pdf Prime contracting on the MOD estate] (now archived).		*[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20121026065214/www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/A6885EDE-26EA-4812-9144-EA00A9D5A921/0/comm_prime_contracting.pdf Prime contracting on the MOD estate] (now archived).
	*MOD: [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20121026065214/www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/B935410C-ACA9-4F1E-B4BC-FCF91D202B93/0/supplychainhandbook.pdf Prime Contractor Handbook of Supply Chain Management] (now archived).		*MOD: [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20121026065214/www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/B935410C-ACA9-4F1E-B4BC-FCF91D202B93/0/supplychainhandbook.pdf Prime Contractor Handbook of Supply Chain Management] (now archived).
−	*Constructing Excellence: [http://www.constructingexcellence.org.uk//resources/az/view.jsp?id=570 Prime Contracting].
	*[http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sites/default/files/resources/Government-Construction-Strategy.pdf Government Construction Strategy].		*[http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sites/default/files/resources/Government-Construction-Strategy.pdf Government Construction Strategy].

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	Beyond this very broad definition, Prime contracting is an unhelpfully vague term that encompasses a wide range of contracting methods. On the one hand, it can be used to describe a form of design and build that includes an element of facilities management, whilst on the other, it can be used to describe a long-term relationship between a client and a contractor to deliver a range of new projects as well as maintain the new estate and sometimes maintaining the existing estate.		Beyond this very broad definition, Prime contracting is an unhelpfully vague term that encompasses a wide range of contracting methods. On the one hand, it can be used to describe a form of design and build that includes an element of facilities management, whilst on the other, it can be used to describe a long-term relationship between a client and a contractor to deliver a range of new projects as well as maintain the new estate and sometimes maintaining the existing estate.

−	Still more unhelpfully, prime contracting can be used to describe a single point responsibility delivery contract where the contractor is reimbursed subcontractor costs (prime costs) and a fee for overheads and profit (ie a prime cost contract, cost plus contract or cost reimbursement contract).	+	Still more unhelpfully, prime contracting can be used to describe a single point responsibility delivery contract where the contractor is reimbursed subcontractor costs (prime costs) and a fee for overheads and profit (ie a prime cost contract, cost plus contract or cost reimbursement contract). See Prime cost contract for more information.

	Regional Prime Contracts (RPC’s) are geographically based prime contracts and are generally (although not exclusively) service contracts, such as maintenance contracts.		Regional Prime Contracts (RPC’s) are geographically based prime contracts and are generally (although not exclusively) service contracts, such as maintenance contracts.
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	*Output-based specification.		*Output-based specification.
	*Partnering.		*Partnering.
		+	*Prime cost contract.
	*Procurement route.		*Procurement route.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Prime ~~contracjting~~ is a form of procurement in which the client enters into a relationship with a contractor who provides a single point of contact (prime contract) for a supply chain to deliver one or more projects.	+	Prime contracting is a form of procurement in which the client enters into a relationship with a contractor who provides a single point of contact (prime contract) for a supply chain to deliver one or more projects.

	This is one of the three procurement routes recommended by Government Construction Strategy for publicly-funded projects (where it is described as prime-type contracting) and came into favour in the late 1990’s and 2000’s following the reccomendations of the Latham Report (Constructing the Team 1994) and particularly the Egan Report (Rethinking Construction 1998), which brought about a desire to reduce the number of suppliers that the government contracted directly. It was thought that simplifying the supply chain would result in better value for money.		This is one of the three procurement routes recommended by Government Construction Strategy for publicly-funded projects (where it is described as prime-type contracting) and came into favour in the late 1990’s and 2000’s following the reccomendations of the Latham Report (Constructing the Team 1994) and particularly the Egan Report (Rethinking Construction 1998), which brought about a desire to reduce the number of suppliers that the government contracted directly. It was thought that simplifying the supply chain would result in better value for money.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Prime ~~contracting~~ is a form of procurement in which the client enters into a relationship with a contractor who provides a single point of contact (prime contract) for a supply chain to deliver one or more projects.	+	Prime contracjting is a form of procurement in which the client enters into a relationship with a contractor who provides a single point of contact (prime contract) for a supply chain to deliver one or more projects.

	This is one of the three procurement routes recommended by Government Construction Strategy for publicly-funded projects (where it is described as prime-type contracting) and came into favour in the late 1990’s and 2000’s following the reccomendations of the Latham Report (Constructing the Team 1994) and particularly the Egan Report (Rethinking Construction 1998), which brought about a desire to reduce the number of suppliers that the government contracted directly. It was thought that simplifying the supply chain would result in better value for money.		This is one of the three procurement routes recommended by Government Construction Strategy for publicly-funded projects (where it is described as prime-type contracting) and came into favour in the late 1990’s and 2000’s following the reccomendations of the Latham Report (Constructing the Team 1994) and particularly the Egan Report (Rethinking Construction 1998), which brought about a desire to reduce the number of suppliers that the government contracted directly. It was thought that simplifying the supply chain would result in better value for money.

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	The Common Minimum Standards (referred to by the Government Construction Strategy) states that '...Procurement routes should be limited to those which support integrated team working (PPP/PFI, Design & Build, the Prime-type Contracting approach and framework arrangements consistent with the Construction Strategy). Traditional, non-integrated procurement approaches should not be used unless it can be clearly shown that they offer best value for money – this means, in practice they will seldom be used..'.		The Common Minimum Standards (referred to by the Government Construction Strategy) states that '...Procurement routes should be limited to those which support integrated team working (PPP/PFI, Design & Build, the Prime-type Contracting approach and framework arrangements consistent with the Construction Strategy). Traditional, non-integrated procurement approaches should not be used unless it can be clearly shown that they offer best value for money – this means, in practice they will seldom be used..'.

−	~~It goes on to describe prime-type contracting as '~~… where a supply team is appointed with a single point lead who takes overall responsibility for the design and construction of the project and gives commitments on the operational costs of or takes responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the facility for a defined period' (Ref [https://~~update.cabinetoffice~~.gov.uk/~~resource-library~~/common-minimum-standards Common Minimum Standards] P5).	+	… where a supply team is appointed with a single point lead who takes overall responsibility for the design and construction of the project and gives commitments on the operational costs of or takes responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the facility for a defined period' (Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/common-minimum-standards Common Minimum Standards] P5).

	This integration into the contract of operation and maintenance is intended to ensure better consideration of whole-life costs during design and construction.		This integration into the contract of operation and maintenance is intended to ensure better consideration of whole-life costs during design and construction.

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	Prime contracting is a form of procurement in which the client enters into a relationship with a contractor who provides a single point of contact (prime contract) for a supply chain to deliver one or more projects.		Prime contracting is a form of procurement in which the client enters into a relationship with a contractor who provides a single point of contact (prime contract) for a supply chain to deliver one or more projects.

−	This is one of the three procurement routes recommended by Government Construction Strategy for publicly-funded projects (where it is described as prime-type contracting) and came into favour in the late 1990’s and 2000’s following the ~~reccommendations~~ of the Latham Report (Constructing the Team 1994) and particularly the Egan Report (Rethinking Construction 1998), which brought about a desire to reduce the number of suppliers that the government contracted directly. It was thought that simplifying the supply chain would result in better value for money.	+	This is one of the three procurement routes recommended by Government Construction Strategy for publicly-funded projects (where it is described as prime-type contracting) and came into favour in the late 1990’s and 2000’s following the reccomendations of the Latham Report (Constructing the Team 1994) and particularly the Egan Report (Rethinking Construction 1998), which brought about a desire to reduce the number of suppliers that the government contracted directly. It was thought that simplifying the supply chain would result in better value for money.

	= Range of meanings =		= Range of meanings =
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	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
	*[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20121026065214/www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/A6885EDE-26EA-4812-9144-EA00A9D5A921/0/comm_prime_contracting.pdf Prime contracting on the MOD estate] (now archived).		*[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20121026065214/www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/A6885EDE-26EA-4812-9144-EA00A9D5A921/0/comm_prime_contracting.pdf Prime contracting on the MOD estate] (now archived).
−	*MOD: [http://www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/B935410C-ACA9-4F1E-B4BC-FCF91D202B93/0/supplychainhandbook.pdf Prime Contractor Handbook of Supply Chain Management] (now archived).	+	*MOD: [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20121026065214/www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/B935410C-ACA9-4F1E-B4BC-FCF91D202B93/0/supplychainhandbook.pdf Prime Contractor Handbook of Supply Chain Management] (now archived).
	*Constructing Excellence: [http://www.constructingexcellence.org.uk//resources/az/view.jsp?id=570 Prime Contracting].		*Constructing Excellence: [http://www.constructingexcellence.org.uk//resources/az/view.jsp?id=570 Prime Contracting].
	*[http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sites/default/files/resources/Government-Construction-Strategy.pdf Government Construction Strategy].		*[http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sites/default/files/resources/Government-Construction-Strategy.pdf Government Construction Strategy].