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Plan to manage a contract

Plan to manage a contract

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPPCM011
State Code
AWU35
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills required to establish arrangements for contract management. It includes confirming contract requirements, preparing a contract management plan, developing stakeholder relationships and implementing contract strategies and contractual arrangements. This unit applies to those working in roles involving procurement contract management.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously while performing complex tasks, in familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm contract requirements
  • 1.1 Identify legislation, public sector standards and organisational requirements relating to probity, financial management, approvals and other considerations for inclusion in the contract management plan.
  • 1.2 Re-confirm contract requirements with all parties.
  • 1.3 Determine obligations to the contractor, limits of authority and delegations according to contractual arrangements.
  • 1.4 Confirm start-up or transition arrangements.
2. Prepare contract management plan
  • 2.1 Identify contract risks and develop a risk management plan.
  • 2.2 Determine procedures to identify, receive and address contract variations.
  • 2.3 Determine procedures to investigate, resolve or refer disputes or complaints.
  • 2.4 Develop and negotiate key performance indicators and identify and approve administrative processes for the life of the contract.
  • 2.5 Document, obtain approval on and maintain a contract management plan that addresses key elements.
  • 2.6 Apply expected standards of behaviour, probity and privacy principles to all elements of contract management plan.
  • 2.7 Apply environmental, sustainability and corporate social responsibility principles to all elements of contract management plan.
3. Develop stakeholder relationships
  • 3.1 Identify stakeholder networks and relationships.
  • 3.2 Use networking strategies to establish, develop and maintain working relationships to promote benefits to the contract requirements.
  • 3.3 Develop and maintain confidence of stakeholders through high standards of behaviour and ethical conduct.
  • 3.4 Use negotiation strategies to achieve positive outcomes when difficult situations arise.
  • 3.5 Identify and confirm communication requirements in line with contractual obligations and stakeholder needs.
4. Implement contract strategies
  • 4.1 Identify requirements of confidentiality and freedom of information for the contract.
  • 4.2 Develop communication and/or information strategy that matches needs of the organisation, the contract and the contractor’s business environment.
  • 4.3 Establish contract review requirements with stakeholders.
  • 4.4 Develop contract review strategy to review management of the contract, contractor performance and user satisfaction.
5. Implement contractual arrangements
  • 5.1 Establish and manage business relationship with contractor.
  • 5.2 Implement start-up or transition arrangements.
  • 5.3 Establish financial, administrative and information management processes.
  • 5.4 Implement contractual arrangements according to contract management plan.
  • 5.5 Maintain appropriate records for the life of the contract.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3736 PSPPROC506A Plan to manage a contract Unit of competency