EXAMPLE CONTRACT ASSESSMENT
Once a contract is entered into, it can be useful to have an indication of the relative size and complexity of the contract. This assessment can help inform decisions on the appropriate level of planning and resources needed to effectively manage the contract. This contract assessment is an example of how this assessment can be made in a structured manner using a low, medium or high scale for a range of factors relevant to the particular contract. |
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1. | Strategic importance to contracting entity |
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2. | Political importance |
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3. | Breadth of impact on Australian Government entity |
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4. | Extent of Impact (for example on stakeholders, clients, users) |
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5. | Nature of contract deliverable(s) |
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6. | Certainty and clarity of contract requirements / specifications |
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7. | Degree of Innovation needed |
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8. | Duration |
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9. | Flexibility of Implementation dates |
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10. | Value |
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11. | Security requirements |
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12. | Contract Sponsor: commitment / priority for this contract |
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13. | Number of user areas / key decision-makers |
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14. | Geographic locations for contributors and deployment |
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15. | Overlap with other initiatives |
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16. | Number of contracting staff |
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17. | Contracting staff: experience / skills in this type of contract |
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18. | Client / users: degree of support and enthusiasm for this contract |
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19. | Client / users: availability to assist in contract award and management |
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20. | Ease of changing suppliers after the contract is let |
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21. | Dependence by contractor on subcontractors |
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22. | Other (specify) |
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23. | Other (specify) |
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OVERALL size/complexity assessment (based on individual ratings and the relative weight given to each factor) |
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Medium