6. Post-contractual evaluation

The progress of the contract will be reviewed as part of ongoing supervision. However, when the work is complete (or at periodic intervals in a lengthy or ongoing contract), the principal and contractor will review the quality of the work against the job specification and the contractor's performance. This will consider, among other things:

• the effectiveness of the original choice of contractor
• how well the contractor fulfilled the health and safety plan and managed health and safety while completing the contract
• any improvements that could be made to equipment, work methods etc.
• whether the contractor is suitable for further contracts.

This is an opportunity to put recommendations for improvements in writing, so the experience contributes to learning before the next contract.