Dates that matter
Separate the end of the agreement from the last day you can give notice.
Procurement · Supplier contracts
Which contract needs your attention next?
A supplier’s notice deadline can fall months before the renewal date. The sample planner shows how to find the decision date, compare options and give someone ownership of the next step.
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- First
- Check notice period
- Next
- Compare options
- Then
- Decide before renewal
What the review covers
Comparable offers
Weigh price, service levels and contract length against what the business needs.
Clear ownership
Identify who holds the paperwork and who needs to make the renewal decision.
You don’t need a perfect contract register.
For a manufacturer it might be a maintenance agreement. For a hotel or food wholesaler it might be linen, refrigeration servicing or a delivery contract. Record the notice deadline and the person who owns it before comparing renewal prices. Pick an energy agreement, waste contract, telecoms bill or another supplier you want to look at. If you’d like a call, you can start with one contract even if the paperwork is spread across several inboxes.
Questions & answers
Is this suitable for just one contract?
Yes. You can begin with a single supplier and decide later whether to look at others.
What if I don’t know the renewal date?
You can still enquire. A recent bill or agreement can help the reviewer identify what to check first.