This stage of the commissioning cycle may last for many years and include all the aspects that are required to ensure that service outcomes are being met or exceeded. For third party goods and services, this will involve management of the contract and supplier and the purchase to pay cycle. Wider aspects also include quality, risk management and contingency planning - as well as preparing in good time for contract renewal.
Typical activities at this stage
Contract management, service management, demand management, quality assurance, stakeholder management, performance management and reporting, risk management, financial management, purchase to pay, business continuity planning, exit planning, supplier relationship management.
This stage of the commissioning cycle may last for many years and include all the aspects that are required to ensure that service outcomes are being met or exceeded. For third party goods and services, this will involve management of the contract and supplier and the purchase to pay cycle. Wider aspects also include quality, risk management and contingency planning - as well as preparing in good time for contract renewal.
Typical activities at this stage
Contract management, service management, demand management, quality assurance, stakeholder management, performance management and reporting, risk management, financial management, purchase to pay, business continuity planning, exit planning, supplier relationship management.