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Public service contracts are easier to leave when the exit plan is written at the start. This article explains the exit file, the one-page template and the questions contracting authorities should ask before signing in 2026.
When a supplier’s account manager leaves, informal knowledge and escalation shortcuts can leave with them. This continuity drill sets out the handover evidence UK public service contracts should require before a vacancy becomes a service issue.
Vague escalation routes are a quiet risk in public service contracts. This practical ladder sets out who responds within 48 hours, what counts as a genuine escalation, and how to document resolutions without turning routine issues into formal disputes.
Verbal assurances and half-agreed scope are among the quietest causes of project disputes and margin erosion. This article argues for a simple written assumptions log across proposals, statements of work, change control and handover, with practical examples for UK suppliers and buyers.
Public sector buying is more transparent, more structured and more evidence-led in 2026. This practical checklist helps UK commercial suppliers prepare credible bids, avoid wasted effort and present verifiable proof of delivery under the new procurement regime.