Business Contracts Procurement Trainings

Trainings
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Templates and Forms

Templates and forms for issuing contracts for procurement of goods and services and when UT Austin provides services or revenue generation agreements.

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Procedure for Submitting Business Contracts for Review, Approval and Execution

Procedures for submitting agreements to Business Contracts.

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Explanation of Contract Clauses for Business Contracts

Guide to negotiating contracts. This training provides UT Austin personnel with an explanation of common contract clauses and what action the UT Austin personnel should take in regards to each type of contract clause.

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Understanding Contracting Clauses for Contract Managers and Contract Administrators

Explanation of contract clauses, and how to edit contract clauses. This training provides an explanation of contract terms, such as: indemnification, limit of liability, insurance, arbitration, and other common contracting terms. The training explains how to negotiate a contract that contains certain clauses.

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Guided Checklist Contract File Requirements

Checklists which outline what approvals and items are needed for different kinds of contracts, based upon dollar value and type of agreement.

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Contract Manager Monitoring Duties Guide to Contract Manager monitoring contract duties. This training guide provides guidance on: 1) duties of a contract manager, 2) records retention requirements, 3) handling invoices, and contract issues, and 4) evaluating and dealing with contract risks. Click Here
Contract Management Handbook This handbook provides guidance and the structure for procuring and contracting at UT Austin. Click Here
Contracts+ Create a Contract Request

A reference guide for Contract Requesters on how to create Contract Requests and search for Requests/Contracts.

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Contract+ Approving a Contract Request

A reference guide for Contract Requester Approvers on how to find and approve Contract Requests.

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Training Materials And Guides

Helpful guides for University staff and faculty. They provide a general background on the procedures, requirements, and processes for contracting in the University setting.

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