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A contract is an agreement between employee and employer setting out implied and explicit terms and conditions - written statement of particulars, collective agreements
All employees have an employment contract with their employer. A contract…
The legal parts of a contract are known as ‘terms’. An employer should…
An employer may have an agreement with employees’ representatives (from…
An employer must give employees and workers a document stating the main…
If an employee or worker has a problem receiving their written statement,…
Use Contracts Finder to find out about current contract opportunities with the government and its agencies.
The template Short Form Contract is for below-threshold, low value, non-complex goods and services.
How to make sure your business’ terms and conditions are fair, and avoid unfair contract terms
Employers' responsibilities for different contract types: full-time, part-time, fixed term, agency workers, consultants, zero hours, family members, volunteers and young workers
The template Model Services Contract is for high value, complex services.
This page brings together the Core Terms, Award Form and Schedules that make up the Mid-Tier Contract for medium value, non-complex goods and services.
How employment contracts can be changed, problems with changes and breach of contract
This page brings together the Core Terms and generic schedule templates that make up the Public Sector Contract.
How to award a contract when you buy G-Cloud or Digital Outcomes and Specialist services.
Employees' rights at work under fixed-term contracts - and what happens if a contract is renewed or ended
Rules on consumer and business sales contracts under the Unfair Contract Terms Act and Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations
The Short Form Contract.
The 2018 Standard Civil Contract governs the provision of face-to-face legal aid services in all civil categories.
Contract documentation for providers delivering legal aid services.
Guidance to help any civil servant who works with third-party suppliers or contracts, even if this is only a small part of your role.
Guidance from the Crown Commercial Service on contract management standards.
Working with contract management and accreditation.
Steps SMEs can take when bidding for government contracts so they can compete with larger companies.
How to work with suppliers to get the most out of your contract.
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