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AB6Prepare and agree the contract

AB6.1Recommend and agree a form of contract

Performance Required

This will involve:

1. identifying the parties to and the purpose of the contract
2. selecting, with others where appropriate, a form of contract which is appropriate to the client's needs and project requirements and making a clear and realistic recommendation to the client
3. confirming, with others where appropriate, that the form of contract selected and recommended is matched realistically to the client's objectives for performance, time, cost and quality
4. giving the client an opportunity to comment and seek clarification and providing clear and accurate information and advice on related contractual issues
5. recommending a form of contract which is fit for the purpose, legally valid and enforceable

Occupational Context

1. Parties to contracts:
   • client
   • employer
   • contractor
   • identified third parties
2. Forms of contract (as recommended by):
   • sector bodies
   • professional institutions
   • central and local government and related agencies

Knowledge Requirements

You need to know about:

Forms of contract

• Principle types and forms of contract relevant to procurement of works, supplies and services (including professional services)
• Characteristics and merits of different forms of contract in the context of different project and client contexts
• Archaeologist's duties and responsibilities in providing advice on contracts
• Sources of expert support and advice on contracts

Required Skills

You should demonstrate:

Evidence Required

You should provide evidence that you can recommend and agree a form of contracts

The candidate should be questioned, based upon the documentation provided, to explore how they

• selected and recommended a form of contract which is fit for the purpose, legally valid and enforceable

Evidence Rules

• The candidate should have been involved in the preparation of contracts for at lest 2 substantive activities.

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