OGC publishes new model contract for public sector ICT procurement / OGC, 18 June 2008
http://www.ogc.gov.uk/About_OGC_news_8447.asp
The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has announced a new version of the free Information Communication Technology (ICT) model contract and associated guidance. The new model contract aims to help achieve better outcomes for projects with complex ICT procurements, while at the same time saving time and money. It has been produced in conjunction with the delivery partner of the contract, Partnerships UK (PUK), and follows consultation with industry body Intellect, the legal profession and key government stakeholders.

The new version addresses a number of issues, including refinement of the financial distress provisions, and further guidance on supply chain rights and benchmarking. It also introduces a number of drafting improvements to revise and clarify clauses that have commonly caused undue delays to negotiations.