Guidance

Guidance on the Short Form Contract

How to use the Short Form Contract.

Documents

Short Form Contract – Guidance for Buyers (PDF)

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The Short Form Contract is a template contract for below-threshold, low-value, non-complex goods and services.  This document provides guidance on the Short Form Contract and how to use it.

Published 22 September 2022
Last updated 1 August 2023 + show all updates
  1. Updated the guidance: Short Form Contract – Guidance for Buyers to version 1.4

  2. First published.