Artifacts #
What this step produces.
Contract Approval Decision #
A record of the decision by the authorized people to approve the contract, with any conditions. It permits signing.
Signed Contract #
The final contract signed by both parties, which makes the agreed terms legally binding. It is the formal basis for starting the work.
Techniques #
Techniques used in this step.
Explained in this article: Multi-Level Approval Chain · Continued Business Justification Check · Procurement Approval Authority Tiering · Definition of Done as Contractual Acceptance Standard