Introduction to the NEC3 Professional Services Contract (PSC)

Why enrol?

• Appreciate the use of Contract Data and Scope
• Be able to prepare tender documents
• Understand important PSC clauses in particular Early Warning, Programme, Risk Register, Communications and Compensation Events
• Comprehend roles and responsibilities of key parties
• Solve problems effectively
• Confidently apply the PSC in practice

[PRE-REQUISITE] NEC online learning module review
Recap of main points covered in Introduction to NEC3 online learning module: Prior to attending this training course, you will need to complete the short 40-60 minutes online module: Introduction to NEC3.

Details will be forwarded with your joining instructions two weeks prior to the course start date.

Sessions begin at 9:00 and finish at 17:00. Morning and afternoon coffee breaks and lunch are included in the programme.

Structure of PSC

• When the PSC should be use
• The main and secondary Options that can be chosen
• Other contract documents that need to be produced

General Provisions

• Mutual trust and co-operation
• Identified and defined terms
• Communications and Early Warnings

The Parties' main responsibilities

• How the Services are defined
• Key people
• Key dates
• Subconsulting

Quality

• The process for dealing with Defects

Payment

• How payments are calculated
• How payments are made

Compensation Events

• What are Compensation Events?
• How are Compensation Events managed?

Other aspects of the PSC

• Title
• Risks and insurances
• Termination
• Dispute Resolution

This introductory training course is highly recommended for all involved in providing or appointing a supplier of professional services. Delegates will include:

• Employers
• Consultants
• Contractors and their supply chain

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