Management contracting considered
Series: Contract Journal ; 410(6347) 3 October 2001, 25(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Looks at management contracting and suggests that clients are shying away from using this form of procurement. Discusses "De Gruchy Holdings Ltd v House of Fraser (Stores) Ltd", which examined the operation of a management contract where the proper procedures had not been adhered to. Notes the main implication of this case - that the courts will look for a practical resolution to reflect the parties' conduct, despite failure to observe the strict contractual mechanisms.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Looks at management contracting and suggests that clients are shying away from using this form of procurement. Discusses "De Gruchy Holdings Ltd v House of Fraser (Stores) Ltd", which examined the operation of a management contract where the proper procedures had not been adhered to. Notes the main implication of this case - that the courts will look for a practical resolution to reflect the parties' conduct, despite failure to observe the strict contractual mechanisms.