When to use Comprehensive Contract Conditions

When buying general goods and services, there are a few different contract templates you could use.

This guide will help you decide whether the Comprehensive Contract Conditions are suitable for what you want to do.

Use for contracts:

  • requiring a performance guarantee or financial security (e.g. bank guarantee) from the supplier
  • where the transition risks are high (e.g. requiring the parties to work out what transition in or transition out services are required)
  • that are high-risk or complex, and the General Contract Conditions can't mitigate these risks.

Don't use for contracts:

  • where the goods/services are highly specialised, or where commercial arrangements are unique, requiring a custom contract
  • for building or construction works
  • for any interest in land or property
  • where the General Contract Conditions (including any special conditions) are sufficient to mitigate any risks
  • to buy ICT goods and services. Read more about how to create an ICT contract.

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