Guidance

Guidance on the Short Form Contract

How to use the Short Form Contract.

• From: Cabinet Office and Government Legal Department
• Published: 22 September 2022
• Last updated: 1 August 2023 — See all updates

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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. 1 August 2023

   Updated the guidance: Short Form Contract – Guidance for Buyers to version 1.4

2. 22 September 2022

   First published.