Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture
Tutorial
Workshop

Module Offerings

5601BECC-JAN-PAR

Aims

To provide an comprehensive understanding of contract management, administration and the influence of procuring suppliers and specialists to optimise contract performance.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Appraise the management and administration of contracts and their performance
2.
Review and apply effective suppliers and specialists procurement strategy to achieve organisation objectives
3.
Evaluate and appraise tendering and bid processes for selecting suppliers and specialists
4.
Apply knowledge to the management of the close-down of supplier relationships
5.
Evaluate, develop and review contractual relationships

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:The role and involvement of specialists, suppliers and service providers The advantages and disadvantages of specialist involvement Tendering, bid and procurement processes and stages Developing and selecting appropriate contracts Deciding selection criteria Preparing appointment briefs and agreeing reporting arrangements and deliverables Techniques used to manage and monitor supplier performance The development of appropriate contracts or service specifications and methods Objective setting, contract reviews and remedial plans. Outsourcing and resourcing Partnerships and collaborations Special purpose methods and consortiums Terminating agreements and contracts Risk, skill transference, intellectual property and contractual matters including arbitration processes, approaches to litigation and contract termination and ceasing commercial relationships The various types and models of communication used in managing relationships with suppliers and specialists. Establishing and measuring standards of supplier performance and best value
Additional Information:This module helps students appreciate the complexities of managing and administrating contracts within the property and construction industry. It focuses on the administration and management of contracts, as well as exploring the different procurement strategies organisations may have.

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