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The document discusses the contracting process which includes understanding needs, research, identifying suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing performance, and resolving disputes. It emphasizes preparing contracts carefully, negotiating changes, getting approvals, collecting signatures, and keeping contracts up to date with renewals or revisions.

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Contracting Process

The document discusses the contracting process which includes understanding needs, research, identifying suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing performance, and resolving disputes. It emphasizes preparing contracts carefully, negotiating changes, getting approvals, collecting signatures, and keeping contracts up to date with renewals or revisions.

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Contracting Process: Everything You Need to Know

A contracting process is a series of tasks and activities, defined differently by each individual
company.3 min read

A contracting process is a series of tasks and activities, defined differently by each individual
company. Even though each business defines their processes differently, there are certain steps
generally included in a normal contracting process.
Understand the need or problem that the contracting process exists to resolve
Complete research and establish requirements. This may include specifications, drawings,
statements, or documents.
A list of potential qualified suppliers is identified and pre-qualification is completed to determine
which of those suppliers are best suited to do the work needed.
A contracting approach is determined based on the situation and contract documents are
prepared. This may include specifications, terms and conditions, or requirements.
The final cost and terms are negotiated and the contract is reviewed and finalized.
Management of the final product through delivery, administration, and performance
Manage any changes and resolve disputes
Manage the close of the contract
Handle and negotiate any claims or warranties. Prepare for litigation if necessary
What Is a Contract?
A contract is an agreement between two or more parties that is legally enforceable. There
are certain requirements that should be present in all contracts.
Contracts are made by a variety of agencies, and there are several different types of contracts
depending on the need.
Contract Management
A contract is a very important aspect of a business relationship between the parties involved.
The contracting process is a major part of determining the success of the arrangement.
The role of the contract is becoming more important as businesses are looking to gain efficiency
and productivity without increasing the amount of employees they have.
As contracts become more commonplace, it is important for businesses to consider that they
should always save time, and not add extra work. The best way to avoid the pitfall of the
contracting process becoming a time-waster is to automate the process as much as possible.
Contract management, or contract administration, are the processes put in place by a business to
govern all aspects of a contract. A contract management platform can make the contracting
process more efficient, as well as lower risk and compliance concerns.
More businesses are realizing the advantage of contract management platforms and are turning to
these programs for the efficiency gains, cost reduction, and risk mitigation.
Contract Management
Prepare the Contract
It is important to be organized and prepared, and to remember that contracts are legally binding
documents.
Identify the needs and goals behind why the contract is being made. This will make decisions
easier to make.
Contracts should be made to mitigate risk, so it is important to think ahead to any potential
problem situations and make sure that the contract solves these problems.
It is also important to make sure the business is protected financially on every level, and to set
any pricing structures for customers.
Write the Contract
In order to make sure that all necessary parts are included, it is best to use a template drafted by
your legal team, or to consult with an attorney.
Word your document carefully and precisely. Anything that may potentially be open to
interpretation could cause problems in the future.
Don't forget to take local and state laws into consideration.
Negotiation
No matter how well written a contract is, there will likely still be a negotiation phase.
Researching and anticipating any concerns that the other party will likely have ahead of time will
make the negotiation phase easier.
A contract management platform can be used by both parties to edit and view changes on the
document.
Approval
Once all parties agree on the contract, the next step is for the appropriate parties to approve the
contract.
You can set up an automatic task in most contract management platforms to alert the appropriate
parties of the need to review and approve the contract.
Signature
When all parties agree to the contract, signatures are collected to execute the contract. This can
often be done electronically.
Keep Up with Changes
Often contracts will need changes and revisions over the lifespan of the agreement.
Renewals
Missing renewals can affect business relationships and lose profit for businesses.
It is important to initiate the renewal process with enough time to make sure all steps can be
completed in time.
If you need help with the contracting process, you can post your legal need on UpCounsel's
marketplace. Upcounsel, only the top 5 percent of lawyers to its site. Lawyers on UpCounsel
come from law schools such as Harvard Law and Yale Law and average 14 years of legal
experience, including work with or on behalf of companies like Google, Menlo Ventures, and
Airbnb.

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