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Manage strategic contracts

Manage strategic contracts

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPPCM023
State Code
AWU24
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
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills required to manage contracts for strategic purchases, to effectively minimise risks and achieve value for money to meet an organisation’s core objectives. It includes managing the establishment, performance and evaluation of strategic contracts.This unit applies to those working in roles that involve the acquisition of strategic assets.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 independently seeking advice as required, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Manage contract establishment
  • 1.1 Discuss and agree upon requirements of contracts and strategic initiatives with all parties.
  • 1.2 Assign responsibilities for establishing and carrying out procedures to achieve contract outcomes.
  • 1.3 Establish and implement effective communication strategies and processes to assist ongoing communication between internal and external stakeholders and contractors.
  • 1.4 Perform relationship management with all levels of personnel involved in procurement and contract management, within probity boundaries.
  • 1.5 Establish strategic relationships within probity boundaries to improve procurement capability and performance.
  • 1.6 Update risk management plans.
2. Manage contract performance
  • 2.1 Monitor progress of contracts against set targets and performance measures to ensure success of procurement activities.
  • 2.2 Take action to rectify performance where set targets, performance measures and probity requirements are not being met.
  • 2.3 Provide advice and support to solve problems, make improvements and maintain progress.
  • 2.4 Manage disputes promptly according to contractual conditions to achieve resolution and maintain contract performance and progress.
  • 2.5 Seek and negotiate opportunities to continuously improve procurement outcomes with contractors.
  • 2.6 Provide or gain approvals for contract variations that are negotiated and agreed between the parties.
  • 2.7 Provide opportunities for stakeholders and contractors to have input into and receive feedback on progress during the performance of the contract.
  • 2.8 Engage internal and external stakeholders as necessary throughout the life of the contract to maintain progress.
3. Manage contract evaluation
  • 3.1 Evaluate contract performance relative to planned performance measures and in consultation with stakeholders and contractors.
  • 3.2 Undertake dispute resolution where stakeholders and contractors do not agree.
  • 3.3 Detail conclusions against agreed criteria to provide a complete picture of performance of contractors, organisation’s procurement processes and value for money.
  • 3.4 Measure performance of strategic initiatives relative to planned outcomes in consultation with industry and other stakeholders.
  • 3.5 Document lessons learnt from evaluations of contracts and strategic initiatives and use to continuously improve future procurement activities.
  • 3.6 Advise contractors and stakeholders of evaluation outcomes.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3743 PSPPROC607A Manage strategic contracts Unit of competency