Understanding Contract Modifications

This practical course examines when public contracts and framework agreements may be modified following award, with particular emphasis on Article 72, managing risk and maintaining a clear audit trail.

What's covered

✓When can a contract be modified? The six grounds under Article 72
✓The de minimis exemption — what it means in practice
✓Successive modifications and the risk of circumvention
✓Contract modifications arising from claims and unforeseen circumstances
✓Single-party framework agreements — further work and follow-on requirements
✓CWMF and works-related services — practical guidance and templates
✓Questions, practical scenarios and discussion

What you'll take away

✓Identify which of the six Article 72 grounds a proposed change relies on — or establish that none applies
✓Apply the de minimis exemption correctly, including where modifications accumulate
✓Recognise when successive changes risk being treated as circumvention
✓Document a modification so the decision stands up to later scrutiny

Who it's for

Anyone involved in buying in a public body — procurement officers, project managers, technical, finance and corporate services staff in local authorities, ETBs, government departments and agencies.

Registrations are reviewed to keep this course public-sector only.

Booking terms

Before you register

✓If you can't attend, a colleague can take your place — let us know in advance and we'll update the registration.
✓Cancel at least 24 hours before the session and you'll receive a full refund. Cancellations inside 24 hours aren't refunded, though a colleague is welcome to take the place instead.
✓Where a course runs over two sessions, one registration covers both and the full fee applies — attending only one session doesn't reduce it.
✓A certificate of attendance is available on request.

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