Part 1: Introducing Partnerships Victoria contract management

The diversity and long-term nature of Partnerships Victoria projects requires a range of contract management strategies to assist government achieve project objectives and value for money outcomes.

The Partnerships Victoria Contract management guide (the guide) includes: Contract management guide 

•  Contract management guide - Templates

•  Contract management guide - Appendices

This guide is intended to help contract managers develop and implement suitable contract management strategies. It sets out principles for managing a Partnerships Victoria project. It is not a substitute for the terms of the project contracts. Neither this guide, nor any action taken or not taken in reliance on it, are to be taken as a variation of contract, waiver or estoppel by the government party, unless the government party, by a person duly authorised to do so, expressly confirms in writing that it is varying the contract or waiving a specific right under the contract.

The guide is an update of the version published in June 2003.

Part 1 outlines the nature and function of contract management, critical elements for success and key contract management issues.

Chapter 1  Overview of managing contracts and performance

Chapter 2  The relationship between risk, service delivery and contract management