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Negotiate a contract

Negotiate a contract

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIR0004
State Code
ODP36
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/03/2022
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
14/03/2022
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to negotiate a contract.It includes negotiating contract specifics with contractors, completing contract negotiations and completing enterprise contract requirements.The unit generally applies to those with procurement responsibilities.Work is under general guidance on progress and outcomes. It requires discretion and judgement for self and others in planning and using resources, services and processes to achieve required outcomes.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Negotiate contract specifics with contractor
  • 1.1 Preferred suppliers are verified prior to contract negotiations through a prequalification process
  • 1.2 Requirements of the contract are clearly documented and agreed to by the relevant parties
  • 1.3 Areas of ambiguity or concern are clarified and resolved
  • 1.4 Contract negotiations are conducted in accordance with relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures
  • 1.5 Conditions for service and/or supply of goods/services are agreed between the enterprise and the contractor, including the determination of key performance indicators (KPIs)
2 Complete contract negotiations
  • 2.1 Contract documentation is drafted in accordance with relevant legislation, workplace policies and procedures and negotiated conditions of service and supply
  • 2.2 Technical and legal support in drafting contracts is accessed, as required
  • 2.3 Contract documentation is signed and exchanged between relevant parties
3 Complete enterprise contract requirements
  • 3.1 Documentation systems are established to ensure that the contractual terms and KPIs are met
  • 3.2 Quality assurance procedures for supplied goods/services are initiated
  • 3.3 Workplace systems that require interaction with contractors are identified and actioned
  • 3.4 Contract and ancillary documentation are completed and stored, as required, in accordance with workplace policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVH93 TLIR4003 Negotiate a contract Unit of competency