Course duration: 2 Days

Day 1

The fundamentals of the formation of a contract with an external supplier

The battle of the forms and the steps that can be taken to ensure formation of the basis of the corporate terms

The contractual implications of different types of supply agreement, such as framework and call off contracts

Analysing the impact of different categories of contract term; conditions, warranties

Remedies for breach of contract; damages and liquidated damages

Day 2

Implied and express terms.
Key areas of legislation such as the Sale of Goods Act (as amended), the Supply of Goods and Services Act, Unfair Contract Terms Act and Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act

Impact of other forms of legislation on organisational procurement such as TUPE, employment law and competition law

Applying different methods of dispute resolution

Recognising the legal impact of standard contractual terms; guarantees, pricing methods, payment, indemnity and insurance provision, intellectual property and confidentiality

Contract drafting skills; defining the basics

Course objectives

To provide an understanding of contract law and to relate legal issues to the practical aspects of operational purchasing and contracting.

Who should attend?

All procurement personnel who are involved in awarding and managing contracts. In particular those with limited prior experience of the law of contract or those wishing to refresh their understanding

Duration / Fees

A 2-day single manned course