The Contract Manager should also consider the need for any other types of adviser, e.g. communications, insurance, planning, and ensure that specialist advice is accessible quickly when needed. If the scope of work is relatively uncertain the Contract Manager should ensure that the scope of the services procured is sufficiently broad and that the scope for a volume discount is explored and agreed in commercial discussions before the adviser is selected.
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Example Cornwall County Council has a long-term framework agreement with a leading PFI insurance adviser under which the adviser provides an annual review of the insurance policies held by the Contractor to ensure they are in line with the Contract. The annual fees are less than £2,000 pa. |