Dispute Resolution Guidance

It is in everyone's interest to work at avoiding disputes in the first place, and this is mirrored in the Government's emphasis at improving relationships between the client and the supplier through teamwork and partnering.

Inevitably, however, disputes do occur, and when they do, the importance of a fast, efficient and cost effective dispute resolution procedure cannot be overstated.

The OGC best practice guide, Dispute Resolution Guidance (PDF, 1.78Mb), gives an overview of the main options that are available for the resolution of contractual disputes.