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Overview

What this covers

Contract management is the systematic process of administering, monitoring, and controlling a procurement contract from the date of contract award until its successful completion and closure. Effective contract management extends beyond contract signing and focuses on achieving the intended project objectives while minimizing risks, controlling costs, maintaining quality, and ensuring compliance with contractual and legal requirements.

Purpose

Objectives

• Ensure timely delivery of goods, works, or services within budget and required quality standards.
• Monitor contractor performance and maintain effective communication.
• Prevent delays, cost overruns, disputes, and contractual non-compliance.
• Achieve contract objectives while ensuring value for money.

Key activities

Major activities

• Conduct contract kickoff meetings and clarify roles, responsibilities, and schedules.
• Monitor performance, inspect quality, verify milestones, and certify payments.
• Manage contract variations, extensions of time, amendments, and procurement risks.
• Complete final inspections, close the contract, and document lessons learned.

Criteria

Performance indicators

• Timely delivery according to the agreed contract schedule.
• Compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and budget.
• Supplier or contractor responsiveness in resolving contractual issues.
• Achievement of project objectives and overall client satisfaction.

Benefits

Benefits

• Improves supplier performance and strengthens collaboration.
• Reduces disputes, delays, risks, and contract failures.
• Enhances financial control, accountability, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensures successful project delivery and greater value for money.