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When to use the Short-Form Terms and Conditions (social services)
When buying social services, there are a few different contract templates you could use.
This guide will help you decide whether the Short-Form Terms and Conditions (PDF, 169KB) are suitable for what you want to do.
Use for contracts where:
- the provider will give standard services or follow established processes
- there are low risks for the member of the public if the provider doesn’t perform the services properly
- there are no risks associated with transitioning service delivery to a new provider
- service providers do not need to keep significant or special licences, registrations, insurance or certification.
Don’t use for contracts:
- for assets where there is one-off funding greater than $5,000 (e.g. plant or equipment associated with service delivery)
- for general goods or services
- for capital assets and equipment
- for ICT.
