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Guidance

Guidance on the Short Form Contract

How to use the Short Form Contract.

From:
Cabinet Office and Government Legal Department
Published
22 September 2022
Last updated
117 SeptemberJuly 2025 — See all updates

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Short Form Contract – Guidance for Buyers (PDF)

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The Short Form Contract is a template contract for low-value, non-complex goods and services.  This document provides guidance on the Short Form Contract and how to use it.

Updates to this page

Published 22 September 2022
Last updated 117 SeptemberJuly 2025 + show all updates

  1. Updated the guidance: Short Form Contract - Guidance for Buyers to version 1.5A

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Update history

2025-09-01 10:00
Updated the guidance: Short Form Contract – Guidance for Buyers to version 1.5A

2025-07-17 14:29
Replaced the document: Short Form Contract – Guidance for Buyers

2025-02-21 10:00
Updated guidance

2023-08-01 14:03
Updated the guidance: Short Form Contract – Guidance for Buyers to version 1.4

2022-09-22 14:00
First published.