Introduction to FAC-1

FAC-1 has been adopted on programmes worth over £100 billion, bringing together clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers in a single collaborative framework. This one-day course is designed for professionals who need a practical, working understanding of FAC-1, how it is structured, how it operates alongside other contract forms, and how it can deliver measurable value.

Drawing on live projects and proven prototypes, we’ll examine the core clauses, governance arrangements, and processes that make FAC-1 a “Gold Standard” collaborative contract. 

By the end of the day, delegates will be able to identify where FAC-1 can be applied, what to watch out for, and how to integrate it into real projects. 

This course starts at 09:00 and finishes at 17:00 with refreshment breaks mid-morning and afternoon, plus lunch. It provides 6 Hours formal CPD.

All timings, except the start time, are approximate and may be adjusted to suit natural breaks in the sessions.

Welcome and Overview

• Overview of collaborative contracting and policy drivers
• Where FAC-1 sits in the current procurement landscape
• The collaborative ethos and link to the Construction Playbook / Gold Standard

FAC-1 overview

• Why FAC-1 was developed and where it has been used
• Structure of the contract and how it differs from traditional frameworks
• FAC-1 as an integrator of programmes and projects 

Parties, documents, and relationships

• Roles and responsibilities: Client, Alliance Members, Alliance Manager
• The Framework Brief, Framework Proposals and Joining Agreements
• Integration with NEC Contracts

Case studies

• Eden Project Phase 4: early collaborative design and NEC integration
• Football Foundation: modular programmes delivering social value
• MoJ New Prisons Programme: NEC integration, MMC, risk management

FAC-1 in operation

• Award procedures and Framework Prices
• Managing risk and avoiding disputes: Core Group and Early Warning
• Supply Chain Collaboration and innovation in practice

Key takeaways

• Recap of core learning points
• Common pitfalls and practical tips
• Signposting further learning, guidance, and tool

At the end of the course participants should be able to:

• Explain the purpose, scope, and key provisions of FAC-1
• Understand how FAC-1 integrates with NEC contracts
• Recognise how FAC-1 supports early supply chain involvement, improved value, and risk reduction
• Navigate the main FAC-1 processes, including award procedures, Core Group governance, and Alliance Activities
• Apply FAC-1 principles to assess its suitability for a given programme or project

• Client representatives, framework managers, and procurement leads exploring or managing FAC-1
• Consultants, contractors, and suppliers working within or bidding for FAC-1 frameworks
• Project managers, commercial managers, and contract administrators

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