Contracts/Contractors Management
Contracts/Contractors Management Overview
MCP’s Contract Review/Development service supports the maintenance function within any organisation. Companies will usually use contracts and contractors extensively; their use can range from annual servicing of key equipment, the supply of additional manpower to the outsourcing of some or all of the maintenance function.
In all cases the objective of the contractor has to be:
“To deliver a consistent and repeatable customer experience across all aspects of the service and across every stage of the relationship (e.g. awareness, purchase, usage, and support) that drives loyalty, growth and competitive advantage.”
The type of contract and the management measures applied must be appropriate. The wrong type of contract can impose unnecessary administrative burdens, impose punitive penalty clauses and cause an acrimonious relationship between the contractor and client.
Contracts/Contractors Management Approach
MCP has extensive experience in Contract Review/Development services. By reviewing and establishing contracts we can ensure your contracts are the right type and contain the correct balance of risk and reward. Contracts fall broadly into five groups:
Input-based
Output-based
Performance/Partnering
Managing contractor
Bundled services
The correct contract type must be applied when the contract is awarded. We will review your contracted services (existing or proposed) and ensure the correct contract type is applied). Each contract type requires different elements – if you cannot define the elements appropriate to the contract type you are likely trying to apply the wrong contract. For example, if the scope of work is unclear and you are trying to apply a contract with a fixed price and stringent penalty clauses, then this is a recipe for disaster.
Almost all contracts will contain some form of Service Level Agreement (SLA); this must be:
“A negotiated agreement designed to create a common understanding about services, priorities and responsibilities”
And Not:
“A method to apportion blame” or “a way to unfairly penalise”
SLAs will be supported by Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); these are used to monitor contract delivery and are the base for contract reviews. We will not only ensure that your contracts are the right type but also that they contain the appropriate SLAs and KPIs enabling effective management and service delivery.
Contracts/Contractors Management Benefits
The correct contact is essential if contracted services are to deliver their predicted benefits. At MCP, we are experienced in reviewing and establishing contracts that enable you and your contracting partner to have a harmonious and mutually rewarding working relationship.
