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30 June 2009

Project Manager Supplier Contract Terms

Deliverables


This section clearly outlines the deliverables to be produced by the supplier to meet the full requirements of the SOW.

Products
List the products to be provided by the supplier to the project team and for each, describe the product:

- Name
- Description
- Components (if a ‘good’)
- Activities (if a ‘service’)
- Quantity (i.e. the number of each product)
- Purpose (i.e. its usage)
- Capabilities
- Quality.

Note: As this is the most critical section in the supplier contract, it is important to stress that specific information must be provided to ensure that the product delivery requirements are clear and unambiguous.
 
Training
Identify the level of training to be provided by the supplier to the project manager team, by describing the:

- Products for which training will be provided
- Method of training (e.g. one-to-one, classroom, train-the-trainer)
- Level of training to be provided (e.g. beginner / intermediate / senior)
- Number of trainees to be given training.