Guidance

The Short Form Contract

The Short Form Contract is the contract between you and the supplier.

From:
Cabinet Office and Government Legal Department
Published
22 September 2022
Last updated
21 February 2025 — See all updates

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Details

The Short Form Contract is the contract between you and the supplier. It consists of a Cover Letter, an Order Form, the Conditions, and the Annexes. You must prepare the Cover Letter (if used), and the Order Form prior to tender. You must also decide whether you want to use any of the optional annexes.

Updates to this page

Published 22 September 2022
Last updated 21 February 2025 + show all updates

  1. Updated contract

  2. Replaced the document: The Short Form Contract with version 1.4

  3. First published.

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