Important Comparisons in Lump Sum (Fixed Price) Payment Contracts
This Skill Bit shows that Lump sum contracts offer budget certainty for clients but require strict scope definition and cost control. They differ from cost-plus (client bears cost overrun risk) and time & materials (less budget predictability) contracts in risk allocation, change management, and budget control.
Duration approx. 4 Min.
Tier: proficiency
A part of Building an Effective Procurement Management Plan course.