Archived [2022-05-13] - Guidelines on Contractual Arrangements

Gives advice to managers and functional specialists on the defining characteristics and policy principles that support the use of contractual arrangements for the acquisition of goods, services and construction services.
Date modified: 2014-12-10
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Long description for image: Figure 1: Key considerations for contractual arrangements

  1. Is the Government of Canada getting goods, services or construction? If no, it may be a transfer payment or treaty. If yes, it may be a contract, treaty or contractual arrangement.
  2. Who is the relationship with (e.g. other nations, non-governmental organizations, other government departments, other level of government, private sector etc)? The “who” determines possible next steps on the spectrum of agreements (e.g. treaty, contract or contractual arrangement).
  3. Legal Questions: is it subject to the GCRs/Trade agreements? If yes, this influences bidding requirements and the procurement regime used.

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