Contract management playbook. Government guidance on the effective management of contracts
Publication Year
2026
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Provides guidance on effective management of contracts. Covers: strategic contract management, contract management in the pre-award stages, mobilisation, managing contract delivery and exit, change management, relationship management and proactive risk management.
Document History
Document type: guidance. First published: 25 March 2026.
Publisher Information
Cabinet Office
The Cabinet Office works with the Treasury to provide the ‘head office’ of government. It has three functions, supporting the prime minister, the cabinet and strengthening the civil service. Content is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
