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Effective, sustainable contracts should support project and programme outcomes, be designed to implement alignment with the selected delivery model, be consistent with the best practices and policies set out in this Playbook, drive continuous improvement, be structured to enable an exchange of data and contractualise the use of the UK BIM Framework.

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Procurement processes should be of proportionate duration and effort to the size and complexity of the contract opportunity so as not to create barriers to entry for SMEs and VCSEs. The business case should justify the chosen procedure.

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Standard frameworks and construction contracts with appropriate options selected should be used with standard boilerplate clauses (also known as model clauses).

Want to know more?

1. Availability of Procurement Procedures (Decision Tree) PPN 12/15

2. Published standard form (FAC-1)

3. The Conflict Avoidance Pledge and supporting resources can be downloaded from the RICS website