Connecting The Education And Contract Worlds

Rushed for time? Easy to accept the supplier contract? Then think again – take the time to have your own terms and conditions. The 'easy' way isn't the easy way in the long run and can be fraught with problems you do not need.

Schools need to look at the risk they could face by not doing the right thing. Get peace of mind by reducing risk and putting in place robust contracts.

The book covers:

1. Planning
2. Robust and effective Contract Clauses
3. Tender Process
4. Leasing versus Purchasing
5. Ministry/Department of Education contracts.
6. Professional Development/Training.
7. Role of board of Trustees/School Councils, Principals and Executive Officers/Business Managers.

and provides insight into ensuring that they plan for what is required as well as to ensure transparency.

The school environment is such that it is essential for not only the Executive Officers/Business Mangers but the Principals and the Board of Trustees/School Councils understand their roles, and also the requirements of procurement governance. Be self sufficient with the benefit of not relying on others.

Margaret Gilbert, Director, Corporate Contracts Management Ltd, has worked in the contract/procurement area for 22 years both in New Zealand and internationally. Margaret is a New Zealand consultant assisting in the complex contract world by looking at the ‘whole of life’ contract world. We undertake training both domestically and internationally as well as speaking at Procurement conferences. Margaret writes books under the Contract Matters series – see www.contractmatters.com.