Term: Contract Term

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The period of time for which the contractor will provide the Work under the contract. Sometimes defined as a base period plus one or more option periods. Note that the choice to exercise said option is the client’s unilateral one.

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Source: Financial Times, 01 Dec 2020

Here's a good overview of procurement, written in a conversational tone.

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Posted: 2020 Nov 14

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