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Contract Administration: An Intensive Workshop

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Why Attend

The overall aim of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge, concepts, skills and tools necessary to manage and administer contracts post award. Participants in this interactive course will learn all the processes and activities required to implement contractual obligations. The course will also cover contract administration best practices.

Course Methodology

This course relies on the use of individual and group exercises aimed at helping participants learn all the tools and techniques used during contract implementation. The course also features the use of a number of case studies and role plays by participants followed by plenary discussions.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Identify the major steps involved in contract preparation procedures including developing an effective scope of work
Outline the major activities and steps of contract administration
Identify administration tools that are used during the implementation as well as the role of the contract administrator
Create a system to evaluate contractors and determine their strengths and weaknesses
Explain the different types of variation orders, claims and damages

Target Audience

All those involved in any aspect of implementing, managing or administering contracts; also those involved in any step of contract preparation and award in order for them to realize the importance of a well prepared contract.

Target Competencies

Contract Preparation
Contract administration
Change management
Managing contractors
Claims and disputes
Dispute resolution

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Associations

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT): Gulf institute is an Approved Training Provider (ATP) in the region for the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). Established in 1919, CILT is the world’s leading supply chain, logistics and transport professional body with over 33,000 members across the globe. CILT seeks to add value to individual and corporate members by enhancing their knowledge, careers, and businesses by setting, supporting and delivering professional standards and education in the fields of logistics, transport and supply chain. By attending Gulf institute’s CILT accredited courses, participants can earn CPD units as well as attain modular unit award courses that can be combined for international certification

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2019 - Location & Date

3 Days Course

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2020 - Location & Date

3 Days Course

No Schedules!
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Fees

Per participant - 2020

USD 3,600

Fees + VAT as applicable

Tax Registration Number : 100239834300003

(including coffee breaks and a buffet lunch daily)

Discount Plans & Cancellations Policy

Course Outline

Principles of contract
- Objectives of contract management
- Elements of a contract
- Classical contract framework
- Problems in preparing and managing contracts
- Competencies of contract administrators
Contract preparation
- Contracting methods; bidding, negotiation
- Drafting of scope of work
- Decision analysis worksheet
- Implications of poor scope of work
- Terms and conditions
- Determining sourcing strategy
- Types of contracts:
  - Fixed price contracts
  - Cost reimbursable contracts
  - Time and material contracts
Contract administration tools
- Key principle
- Contract provisions affecting implementation
- Tools and techniques for contract administration
  - Dissection technique
  - Issues and risks logs
  - Records management system
  - Contract change control system
  - Roles and responsibilities
  - Performance reporting
  - Developing schedule plans
  - Risk management plans
  - Lessons learned
Contractor evaluation
- Evaluating contractor’s performance
- Contractor's ratings
- Key performance indicators
- Targets and benchmarks
Claims and disputes
- Changes and variation orders
- Claims and disputes
- Breach of contract
- Money damages
- Equitable remedies
- Alternative dispute resolution (mediation and arbitration)

Contracts Management

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