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3-6.2 Change Control Procedures

Change control procedures are included in the contract and typically refer to defining the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the contract, along with the procedures for raising, evaluating, costing, and approving change requests. Change control procedures provide a clear set of steps and clearly allocated responsibilities, including:

  • Requesting changes.
  • Assessment of impact by the client, enablers, and the purchase/SCM team.
  • Cost/price adjustment.
  • Prioritization and authorization.
  • Agreement with provider.
  • Control of implementation.
  • Documentation of change assessments and orders.



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