Supply Solutions - Training Course (Contract Law in the Public Sector)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Personnel working in the public sector and involved in awarding and managing contracts with suppliers or other third parties.

DURATION/FEES

A 2-day single manned course.

£900 per day exclusive of travel and subsistence expenses, which will be charged at cost*.

All exclusive of VAT charged at the rate applicable on date of invoice.

*Prices are for the delivery of the course and not per delegate.

COURSE TUTORS

Mike Woods, Mark Moore

INTERESTED??

E-mail Mike Woods for more information

TRAINING COURSE:
CONTRACT LAW IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To equip the delegate with a good basic understanding of the law of contract and how it is applied within the local government context. To enable the delegate to contribute to the process of building and developing appropriate contract forms and assist them in their understanding of the respective rights and remedies available to them and their suppliers when managing contracts, in particular in relation to handling dispute.

COURSE CONTENTS

DAY 1

The Law of Contract
The Legal Framework
The formation of contracts & the battle of the forms
Contracts for the supply of goods and services and how they differ from other contracts

Contractual terms
Conditions & warranties
Implied and express terms
Sale by Description
Sale by Sample
Reasonable skill and care

Standard contractual terms
Contract drafting skills
Liabilities and exclusions
Rights, obligations of both parties

Remedies
For breach
Frustration
Dispute Resolution

DAY 2

The European influence
The EU Procurement Directives
An overview of the use and application of the EU Directives

Recent case law on the EU procurement Directives
TUPE
The Consolidated Directives
The Freedom of Information Act

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