Contract Administration Glossary Definition

Term Contract Administration
Definition

Contract Administration is a procurement or contracting concept used to acquire, manage, or close out goods and services needed for project work. It helps align supplier activity with project scope, cost, schedule, risk, and acceptance expectations.

Context & Usage

Procurement staff, project managers, and sponsors use this concept when selecting suppliers, managing contracts, reviewing deliverables, and closing vendor obligations.

Related concepts include Procurement and Vendor.

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