Assistance with termination, renew, or amendments to an existing contract. Most contracts often have specific requirements around when such actions must be taken.
Audience
Cancelling A Contract
Any efforts to cancel a contract prior to the contract’s termination must be handled through the OGC.
Renewing A Contract
A renewal is the process of extending the term of an existing contract beyond its original end date. Renewals can happen in two ways:
- Automatic renewal: The contract renews on its own (often for a set period) unless one party gives notice to end it.
- Manual renewal: Both parties must actively agree—usually in writing—to extend the contract, sometimes with updated terms.
Your office or department is responsible for ensuring that a renewal is submitted to the OGC in an appropriate amount of time before the expiration of the contract, or within the set amount of time outlined in the contract. OGC must review all renewals.
Amending A Contract
- An amendment is a formal change or addition made to an existing contract or agreement.
- It is used when the original terms need to be updated—such as changes to the scope of work, deadlines, pricing, or other important provisions—without creating an entirely new contract. Both parties must agree to the amendment, and it usually must be documented in writing and signed by authorized representatives to be legally binding.
- OGC must review all amendments.