Managing Public Sector Contracts with Transparency
As a contractor or business working with public sector organizations, Tally Sticks helps you manage contracts, process claims, and maintain transparent relationships with government entities. Our platform ensures fair dealing while upholding the highest standards of fiscal accountability.
Constitutional Principles in Action:
This guide demonstrates how we uphold Good Faith (2), Transparency (3), Accountability (4), Equity (5), and Efficiency (6) in public sector contracting.
This guide demonstrates how we uphold Good Faith (2), Transparency (3), Accountability (4), Equity (5), and Efficiency (6) in public sector contracting.
Example: Contract Performance Dashboard
Here's what your dashboard might look like when managing public sector contracts:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ 📈 Contract Performance Dashboard │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Company: BuildIt Ltd │ │ Good Faith Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.5/5) │ │ Active Contracts: 3 | Total Value: £750,000 │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Active Contracts Overview │ │ ├─ #CN-78901: Town Centre Development │ │ │ Status: Active - Milestone 2/4 │ │ │ Value: £500,000 | Paid: £250,000 │ │ │ Next Payment: £125,000 (Due: 15/06/2025) │ │ │ [View Details] [Submit Claim] [Track Progress] │ │ │ │ │ ├─ #CN-78902: Library Renovation │ │ │ Status: Active - Milestone 1/3 │ │ │ Value: £150,000 | Paid: £50,000 │ │ │ Next Payment: £50,000 (Due: 01/07/2025) │ │ │ [View Details] [Submit Claim] [Track Progress] │ │ │ │ │ └─ #CN-78903: Park Maintenance │ │ Status: Active - Monthly Service │ │ Value: £100,000/year | Paid: £25,000 │ │ Next Payment: £8,333 (Due: 30/06/2025) │ │ [View Details] [Submit Claim] [Track Progress] │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Recent Activity │ │ ├─ Claim #CL-456 Approved (£75,000) │ │ ├─ New Document Added to CN-78901 │ │ ├─ Milestone 1 Completed for CN-78902 │ │ └─ Monthly Report Submitted for CN-78903 │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Performance Metrics │ │ ├─ On-Time Delivery: 98% │ │ ├─ Documentation Quality: 95% │ │ ├─ Response Time: 24hrs avg │ │ └─ Client Satisfaction: 4.8/5 │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Key Features for Contractors
- Contract Management: Track all your public sector contracts in one place
- Claims Processing: Submit and track claims with supporting documentation
- Payment Tracking: Monitor payment schedules and received payments
- Performance Metrics: Track your Good Faith rating and other performance indicators
Submitting and Managing Claims
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ 📝 New Claim Submission │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Contract: #CN-78901 - Town Centre Development │ │ Milestone: 2 - Foundation Works │ │ │ │ Claim Details │ │ ├─ Amount: £125,000 │ │ ├─ Period: 01/05/2025 - 31/05/2025 │ │ └─ Reference: CL-457 │ │ │ │ Required Documentation │ │ ├─ ✓ Progress Report │ │ ├─ ✓ Completion Certificate │ │ ├─ ✓ Quality Inspection Report │ │ └─ ✓ Photo Evidence │ │ │ │ Validation Checklist │ │ ├─ ✓ Matches Contract Terms │ │ ├─ ✓ Within Budget Allocation │ │ ├─ ✓ Proper Documentation │ │ └─ ✓ Timeline Compliance │ │ │ │ [Save Draft] [Submit Claim] [Preview] │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Understanding Your Good Faith Rating
- Rating Components:
- On-time delivery of milestones
- Quality of work and documentation
- Responsiveness to queries
- Compliance with contract terms
- Impact on Business:
- Higher ratings improve chances for future contracts
- May affect payment processing speed
- Influences trust level with public bodies
Best Practices for Contractors
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive records and submit high-quality documentation
- Communication: Respond promptly to queries and keep stakeholders informed
- Compliance: Strictly adhere to contract terms and constitutional principles
- Quality: Consistently deliver high-quality work and maintain standards