Assignment:

Background: Client, an established entrepreneur, has developed a new

business initiative and is keen that you provide independent project
management services. Client has run many projects but recently two of the
schemes have been delivered late and have come in over budget. Last year
[2009/2010 financial year April to April] Client ran eight projects, ranging
between €250,000 and €5,000,000, with a total expenditure of >€30M; Client
expects that the total value of projects will be similar for this year and next
year.

Answer all parts.

(a) Produce a report for Client outlining the benefits of employing an

independent project manager. In particular Client seeks advice about:

1. Procurement;

2. Standard forms of contract available and in particular terms

and conditions that provide for the removing (terminating the
contract of) contractors who perform poorly in respect of:

1. The programme [they cause delay];

2. Cost [they seek more money];
3. Quality [their work is poor quality].
16 marks

(b)Propose and justify a contractual arrangement between Client and your

organisation for the provision of your services.
4 marks

Requirements: not to exceed 2000 words, there is no minimum word count.

Questions or queries about the assignment can be posted on the Blackboard

discussion board.