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 low-value, non-complex goods and services.  This document provides guidance on the Short Form Contract and how to use it.

Updates to this page

Published 22 September 2022
Last updated 21 February 2025 + show all updates
  1. Updated guidance

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

  3. First published.

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