5.3  Contract Principles

For how long will the service provision/contract be required?

Will there be Service Level Agreements?

What will be the principles of the Performance Payment Mechanism?

Who will manage the contract on behalf of the organisation?

Develop the Output Specification

•  Objectives

•  Outcomes

•  Performance Standards

•  Quality Measures

•  Volumes and Flows

•  Constraints

If required what sort of contract would be most appropriate?

Identify other concurrent contracts that may link to the contract being proposed.

Is the project suitable for PFI/PPP or other Strategic Partnering arrangement?

Is the authority prepared for a partnering arrangement and the cultural and operational changes associated with such?