Commercial Contracts for the Government Sector

$1,143 (includes $103.91 GST) per person
$1,029 (includes $93.55 GST) per person if payment is received two weeks prior to the workshop
$972 (includes $88.36 GST) per person if in a group of three or more

Government Specific Program

This intensive one day training workshop will explore frequently encountered difficulties in dealing with the operation of contracts. The focus will be on commercial arrangements that are entered into by government agencies and other public sector bodies.

Workshop agenda

• The statutory framework – powers of government to enter into contracts
• Contracting basics – formation of contract and other issues
• Negotiations – the dividing line; when negotiations become binding contractual commitments
• Managing contractual breaches – what are the traps?
• Specific issues such as intellectual property rights, insurance clauses, liquidated damages and limiting liability and other tricky clauses
• Practical test cases and scenarios.

Learning outcomes

• Gain a useful overview of the context in which the public sector contracts
• Become familiar with basic contractual principles and rules of interpretation
• Learn about how you can trip from negotiation into contract
• Investigate the modern pitfalls of the tender process
• Pick up some useful tips on the negotiation and resolution of typical contractual show-stoppers
• Apply your new learning in an enjoyable and informal setting by working through a variety of scenario problems under the guidance of your experienced presenters.

Who should attend?

This program is designed for non-lawyers interested in learning more about the technicalities of making a contract. It is specifically tailored for those who work in the public sector.

The program would suit:

• Procurement officers
• Those involved in writing up or negotiating contracts
• Those who provide instructions to lawyers about contracts
• Those interested in understanding the basic concepts of contract law.

Recent participant feedback

“The presenter was very knowledgeable and imparted this in an easy to understand manner.”

“Every effort was made to receive and respond to all questions.”

“The workshop was very informative and professional.”