Signed and sealed
13 September 2012
Partnerships often fall apart at the merest hint of a problem. Martin Drake looks at how public-sector organisations can avoid claims by ensuring that service partnering contracts are watertight
A great deal has been said on the ethos of partnering - the quest for trust, respect and co-operation replacing traditional confrontation, the delicate balance required to accommodate flexibility. All fine words, but for partnering to be successful, it must be based on a sound contract and both parties must understand their responsibilities. No contractual...