Supply Solutions - Training Course (Legal Aspects in Procurement)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

All procurement personnel who are involved in awarding and managing contracts. In particular those with limited prior experience of the law of contract or those wishing to refresh their understanding.

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

Mark Moore, Mike Woods, Andy Newstead, Kieran McGregor

INTERESTED??

E-mail Mike Woods for more information

TRAINING COURSE:
LEGAL ASPECTS IN PROCUREMENT

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To provide an understanding of contract law and to relate legal issues to the practical aspects of operational purchasing and contracting.

COURSE CONTENTS

DAY 1

The Law of Contract
The Legal Framework
Contracts for the Supply Of Goods And Services

Contract Forms
Verbal contracts
Implied contracts
Title deeds
Bespoke contracts
Standard forms of contract
Framework agreements

The construction of contracts
Offer and Acceptance - The battle of the forms
Consideration
Capacity
Legal Intent
Legal Object
Absence of mistake, misrepresentation or duress

Contractual terms
Conditions & warranties
Implied and express terms
Innominate terms

Implied Terms - the details
Sale by Description
Sale by Sample
Reasonable skill and care
Reasonable Price
Delivery / time

DAY 2

Standard contractual terms
Contract drafting skills
Warranties
Liabilities and exclusions
Liquidated damages
Consequential Damages
Termination
Confidentiality
Insurance

Rights, obligations of the parties
Privity and the Rights of third parties
The law of negligence and public liability

Remedies
For breach
Frustration
Dispute Resolution

Other laws influencing contract formation
Unfair Contract Terms Act
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act
TUPE,
Employment Law And
Competition Law

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