INTRODUCTION
The objective of every organization is that the contracting process results in a fair and reasonable price for a high quality on time deliverable. To meet this objective, world-class organizations view the application of best practices in contract administration after the award as being essential skill sets needed by all employees involved in the contracting process. Included in this fast paced programme to show renewed emphasis on this critical phase of contract management are:
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
Participants will increase competencies through a variety of instructional methods including lecture by an experienced practitioner and consultant, exercises, and group discussions covering current practices and their relationship to the implementation of new concepts.
PROGRAMME SUMMARY
With the ever-increasing quantity of outsourcing by organizations, Contract Administration is emerging as an essential competency for professionals and managers in most functional activities that are involved in the acquisition of goods, equipment and services. This programme is designed to take the participant through the many steps of contract administration from the time the award is made through to final acceptance, payment, and the contract close out so that the total objectives of entering into the contract are achieved.
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
DAY 1 - Objectives of contract administration
DAY 2 - Outputs and contract types
DAY 3 - Maintaining schedules and contract changes
DAY 4 - Issues in contract performance
DAY 5 - Acceptance and close out