Contract negotiations for the Public Sector
Introduction
The Public Sector establishes and manages more contracts by number and value than any other sector. There is enormous variety in the type and range of contracts managed for the benefit of the community. Some contracts are relatively standard and low risk, others are high risk and high value. The public’s interest in how contracts are awarded and managed stems from the important role they play in underpinning service delivery.
This public sector contract management course is aimed at providing an understanding of the key principles of contracting in the contemporary public sector. This course will improve your skills and confidence in managing contracts, leading to improved contractual outcomes for the organization, reduced costs and increased public confidence. Focusing on the key skills necessary throughout the contract management lifecycle to ensure that contracts achieve successful outcomes, this practical course will teach you how to develop a contract management plan, address key issues including managing variations and disputes and related legal risks.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the increasing role of contracting in the public sector.
- Recognise the nuances of managing human services contracts.
- Have comprehensive knowledge of the principles of contract management.
- Understand the legal fundamentals in contracting.
- Be able to manage performance disputes and conflicts.
- Be able to develop and implement an effective contract management plan.
- Identify and manage probity and other risks to contract performance.
- Better understand the supplier’s perspective in public sector contracting.
- Be able to evaluate, negotiate and administer contract variations.