Blakenall District Hospital (BDH) is a large hospital that is a major part of the government's health service. Purchasing staff are in the habit of placing many long-term contracts with suppliers and sub-contractors. Whilst these contracts are usually carried out successfully, prices are often paid that are well over budget. The purchasing manager is concerned to find that, in some cases, members of staff are forcing suppliers to accept fixed price contracts. The policy has caused several problems such as some suppliers refusing to deal with BDH and a few going out of business mid-way through performing a contract with BDH. This is due to fluctuating market prices of materials. The procurement manager suggests supplier to adopt variable pricing arrangement with price index. Is this a right course of action?

Which of the following best defines an 'express' term in general contract arrangements?

XYZ Ltd is negotiating a long-term supply contract of important parts with a supplier. Dave, procurement manager teams up with Alla, legal manager to construct a service level agreement. Dave is concerned that poor performance of supplier may cause damages to the operations of the organisation. Which of the following can be used in conjunction with SLA to compensate the buying organisation in case of supplier's poor performance?
1. Warranties
2. Force majeure clauses
3. Penalty clauses
4. Service credits

According to mailbox rule in some common law countries, at which point the offeree's acceptance will be effective?

Which of the following is always an advantage of using fixed price arrangement in a contract for buying organisation?