Contract Management


This concept describes different types of contracts, effective contracting methodologies and the benefits of contract management activities.

Technique Overview

Contract Management

Contract Management Definition

Contract management is the process of systematically and efficiently managing contract creation, execution and analysis for maximising operational and financial performance and minimising risk (CIPS: Contract management guide:3)

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Contract Management references (4 of up to 20) *

  • Aberdeen Group (2007) Contract lifecycle management and the CFO. April 30th.
  • Brown, T.L and Potoski, M (2003) Managing contract performance: A transaction costs approach. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, Vol.22(2), pp.275-297.
  • CIPS: Contract management guide.
  • CIPS: Good practice in writing contracts.

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