The City buys goods and services in the following ways: Formal Competitive. Management contracting originated within the US construction market, which typically has large scale projects with complex requirements.Contract administration is the work done before a contract is signed into effect and contract management covers everything done after signing. Management contracts are legal agreements that enable one company to have control of another business's operations. Unlike general contractors, construction management services contract with the owner for a fixed fee. Contract management in procurement refers to the process of effectively managing contracts throughout their lifecycle, from pre-award to post-award stages. A thorough and complete contract outlining the expectations and responsibilities of the management firm makes everybody's job easier. The majority of contracts are lacking basic elements that could enable better vendor performance and cost savings. Here's how companies can tighten the rein. Contract Management System can store documents, but also capture information in a structured (fieldbased) manner.