Jamie Doran
Partner •
Brisbane
Government tendering and contracting masterclass
Overview
Governments regularly enter into contractual arrangements to buy goods and services, deliver projects, and to implement programs. If you’re involved in drafting, negotiating or managing contracts, you need to understand the government procurement and contracting process.
This workshop explores frequently encountered difficulties in dealing with tendering and contracts in the government sector.
Who should attend
Lawyers and non-lawyers who have existing experience in entering into and managing contracts
Senior managers who regularly have to make calls on the tough issues in contractual negotiations.
What we will cover
New models of contracting – benefits and limitations for the public sector
Contracting framework
Formation of contracts
Contracts formed in the tendering process
Risks in tendering and negotiations
Negotiations – how they impact
Negotiation of specific issues – how to deal with difficult issues including indemnities, intellectual property rights, insurance, limitation of liability, liquidated damages and remedies
Interpretation of contracts
Drafting tips
Managing contracts
What to do when things go wrong
Practical case studies and scenarios.
What you will learn
At the end of the workshop you’ll:
Be more confident in preparing, negotiating and reviewing contracts
Understand how contractual terms and conditions are going to be interpreted
Understand the keys to managing contracts
Be able to identify critical legal risk issues and understand how these can be managed
Be able to raise issues of concern.
To complete your registration, please scroll past 'Event Details' and locate the green banner displaying the 'Register' button.
Event Details
Dates:
Brisbane: 9 September
Darwin: Register your Interest
Tasmania: Register your interest
Time: 8.45am for 9.00am - 4.45pm
Venues:
Clayton Utz Brisbane
Darwin & Tasmania: To be announced once minimum registrations are received
Cost: Inc GST
$1,688 per person
$1,519 per person if booking two weeks before the workshop
$1,435 per person if in a group of three or more
Further information:
Phone 1800 882 110
Email [email protected]
To Register:
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What our clients say
Government tendering and contracting masterclass
Very enthusiastic presenter who is very knowledgeable on all topics discussed. Jamie's keenness to involve all the group when delivering this course was great. Well-paced and understandable, with content covered relevant to the case studies and cases provided.
This workshop provided a great opportunity to refresh knowledge, learn some new things and generally enjoy the learning opportunity.
Very engaging and generates interest in topic. Made the content accessible and enjoyable.
You couldn't ask for a better and more engaging presenter. Jamie actually makes legal issues easy to understand.
Support when you need it most
As a participant of our program you'll have comfort in knowing that you can depend on us for ongoing support. Whether it be two weeks or two years after the workshop, you can call us at any time for a short, no-cost consultation.
Recommended CPD point allocation: 7 points per day (excluding WA).
If this particular educational activity is relevant to your immediate or long term needs in relation to your professional development and practice of the law, then you should claim one CPD unit for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. Please contact your Professional Body for your state.