The role and importance of the contract manager

It’s a fact: the business world is becoming increasingly contractual. Whatever the business sector, contracts and legal structures are becoming increasingly complex, requiring the intervention of a contract manager. Their comprehensive understanding of the technical, operational and strategic stakes involved in a contract enables the contract manager to gain a fine-tuned grasp of the legal … Read more

5 phrases never to say to a contract manager

Introduction In the corporate world, the contract manager is responsible for managing contracts between two or more parties. When there’s a complex contract to negotiate, a conflictual situation to analyze and deal with pre-litigation, or a need to monitor contractual performance, the contract manager is the one to call. However, this function is often – … Read more

5 essential qualities of a contract manager

Introduction Contract managers are playing an increasingly important role in the corporate world. Once the preserve of large groups, contract managers are now frequently found in SMEs and mid-sized companies. As with other “new” professions, there are currently few initial training courses dedicated to contract management(the European School of Contract Management is a must). However, … Read more

SMEs: 5 tips for winning public contracts

Tackling public procurement can be a real lever for transformation for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). However, the process of monitoring and identifying opportunities, and especially that of drafting and submitting responses to calls for tender, can be complex and daunting. In this article, we offer five simple, actionable tips to help your SME … Read more

CCAG-TIC: 6 points to watch out for

The CCAG TIC, or Cahier des Clauses Administratives Générales pour les marchés de technologies de l’information et de la communication, is a framework governing the procurement of IT goods and services by the French administration. As a contractor, it’s important to be aware of the points to watch out for when using the ICT GCC … Read more