NEC3 Supply Contract & Supply Short Contract

Are you involved in procurement, contract management, or supplier relationships? Understanding the NEC3 Supply Contract (SC) and Supply Short Contract (SSC) is essential for managing risk, improving efficiency, and ensuring successful project delivery.

Join our NEC3 Supply Contract & Supply Short Contract Training Course, where you'll gain:
⍟ A deep understanding of NEC3 SC & SSC principles
⍟ Practical insights into contract structure & key clauses
⍟ Guidance on managing supplier obligations & risk allocation
⍟ Real-world case studies to apply your knowledge

⍟ 14th - 16th April
⍟ R10 640 excl vat, incl training material & books
⍟ MS Teams
⍟ Book your place now! training@ecs.co.za / +27 11 803 3008

This course is perfect for procurement professionals, contract managers, project teams, and suppliers who want to enhance their expertise in NEC3 contracts.

Course Objectives:
• An understanding of the NEC philosophy, its associated culture change and how it
contributes to the effective management of a project.
• A basic understanding of how to prepare, tender to, and administer the NEC3
Professional Services Contract.
• how NEC3 SC could help both the Employer, and the Consultant achieve their
respective objectives while managing their risks
• How the SC3 is used, including selection of appropriate Options.
• Development of Purchasers Supply Requirements whether his own or by use of
INCOTERMS.
• All the clauses in the SC3 including terminology, early warning, obligations and
responsibilities of the Parties, subcontracting, the Suppliers programme, defect
management, payment, compensation events, risks, liabilities, insurance,
termination, and dispute resolution.
• Development of the Scope of Work, called the Goods Information in SC3.

Course Content:
Day 1: Foundation and Overview
1. Introduction to SC and SSC in the NEC3 Family of Contracts
o Overview of NEC3 contracts.
o Purpose and context of SC (Supply Contract) and SSC (Short Supply
Contract).
2. How It Came About, What It Tries to Do, and How It Is Used
o Historical development and aims of NEC3 contracts.
3. Synopsis of Each of the 12 Contracts in the Family
o Summary of the different contracts and their purposes.
4. Background and Underlying Aims

o The core philosophies that underpin the NEC3 approach.
5. NEC Objectives
o Key principles such as flexibility, simplicity, and clarity.
6. When Should the Contracts Be Used?
o Scenarios where SC or SSC are the most appropriate options.
7. Ethics
o Ethical considerations in NEC contracts.

Day 2: Strategies and Applications
1. Project & Contract Strategies
o Developing project-specific strategies using NEC contracts.
2. The Parties and Their Agents
o Roles and responsibilities of parties involved (e.g., Employers, Contractors,
Suppliers, Agents).
3. Application of the Contracts
o Practical applications in real-world projects.
4. Contract Arrangement
o Structuring contracts effectively for specific needs.
5. Subcontracts
o Incorporation and management of subcontracts under SC and SSC.
6. Roles of the Parties & Responsibilities
o Detailed responsibilities assigned within the contract framework.

Day 3: Core Components and Practical Implementation
1. Contract Strategy and the Options
o Exploring the options available under SC and SSC.
2. Core Clauses
o Examination of critical clauses in the contracts.
3. Risk Allocation & Liabilities
o How risks and liabilities are distributed under SC and SSC.
4. The Price Schedule
o Developing and managing price schedules.
5. Procedure for Preparing a Supply Contract
o Step-by-step guide for drafting SC and SSC documents.
6. Goods Information and Supply Requirements
o Importance of detailed and accurate goods information.
7. Limitations of the SSC3
o Understanding constraints and potential limitations.
8. Explanation of the Clauses
o In-depth exploration of selected clauses.

Training Methodology:
• Interactive lectures
• Group discussions.
• Case studies and real-life examples
• Hands-on exercises
• Pre- and post-assessment

Certificates:
The certificates will be provided once delegates have completed all necessary
requirements of training.