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Contract Essentials Course

  • Duration:1 Day
  • Cost:£485 + VAT
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An introduction to the standard conditions of the contract developed for the waste management industry

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Cost £485.00 Duration 1 day Code CIWM9

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Who is it for

Anyone who prepares, monitors or works with waste contracts from the public, private or voluntary sector organisations. Whilst the contract discussed is predominately aimed at contracts between Local Authority and the private waste sector dealing with recycling and collections (including HWRCs) the principals can be applied to similar contracts with private waste producers.

What is it about

Are you involved in providing, maintaining or working with contracts for non PFI waste facilities/ services (e.g. recycling, collections, HWRC, transfer stations etc)?

Would it be useful to use an industry standard contract with conditions you can tailor to meet your specific needs? If so this course introduces the standard conditions of the contract developed for the waste management industry and provides an understanding of using the conditions in the management of waste services.

CIWM course dates and prices: Please note, prices displayed are dependent on membership of CIWM/ESA. Please enquire for exact prices and dates for your organisation.


Course Overview

9.30 – 10.00 Registration – tea/ coffee

10.00 Introduction
10.15 Why Waste contracts are different Collaboration options
11.10 Procurement Procedures

11.30 Refreshments

11.45 The Contract Commencement The services Variations Administration Warranties

13:00 Lunch

14:00 Premises and Assets
14:30 Performance and Monitoring Information and Reporting Indemnities Payment
15:00 Employees (including TUPE)

15:30 Refreshments

15:45 Termination and problem solving
16:00 Exercise
16:30 Feedback
16:45 Summary

17:00 Close

Please note, this programme may be subject to change


What will I get out of it?

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • Identify the potential risks in waste contracts
  • Identify the different ways in which local authorities and private service providers (including voluntary organisations) can collaborate to procure a waste contract
  • Identify the main procedures for public contract procurement
  • Know the main clauses within the standard contract and how they should be used
  • Understand how premises and assets are controlled within the contract including implications for accompanying environmental permits
  • Identify when and how TUPE may impact waste contracts
  • Understand how situations relating to dispute, termination and payments may be handled.

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This course is accredited for CPD

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