Does the contract manager have the required level of skills and experience?

  Does the contract manager have a satisfactory level of understanding of the contract and of the relevant subject matter?

  Have risks to the management of the contract been identified and risk treatments identified?

  Is it clear who is responsible for implementing/actioning any necessary risk treatments?

  Has responsibility for all aspects of managing the contract been clearly assigned?

  Do delegations exist for the approval of contracts, contract variations and the approval of expenditure?

  Have all stakeholders been identified and arrangements agreed to obtain feedback/ input throughout the life of the contract?

  Have the benefits of flow charting internal processes, e.g. dispute escalation arrangements, been considered?