3.4. Prepare the contract

The contract should clarify:

• who will perform the evaluation tasks
• the level of contact and expectations around communication between evaluator and agency
• specific milestones, deliverables and timeframes
• agreed total cost
• who owns the evaluation information and who it will be released to (including data, reports, other publications)
• legal issues such as amendments to contract or conditions for terminating the contract.

For further Territory Government specific guidance, see the guide to contract management and related documents.