Contract management
Contract administration · Post-award contract management
Contract management is the coordinated set of activities used to keep a contract performing as intended, including obligations tracking, performance review, change control, risk management, payment oversight and exit planning.
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Simply put
What it means in ordinary work
It covers what happens after the contract is signed. The aim is to make sure both sides do what they promised and that issues are handled before they become disputes.
Why it matters
Value can leak after award through unmanaged scope, missed obligations, unnoticed renewals and weak performance evidence. Good contract management protects the negotiated outcome.
A hypothetical in practice
A hypothetical facilities contract has a management plan naming the owner, key dates, service reviews, insurance checks and a change log. The team reviews a one-page dashboard monthly.
Common pitfalls
Contract management is not only storing the document. It needs named responsibilities and time.
Managing only supplier failures can miss obligations the buyer owes, such as access, data or timely decisions.
Regional lens
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