Common use of Contracting with Third Parties Clause in Contracts

Contracting with Third Parties. 11.1 When the Recipient contracts for products or services which are the subject of this Agreement, the Recipient must: A) use a fair process in obtaining price quotes from prospective contractors; B) ensure value for money; C) retain, and readily provide to the Department on request, copies of all contracts with third parties; D) maintain accurate records of all transactions with third parties, and provide the Department with reasonable access to these records: i) during the entire Term of the Agreement; and ii) for seven years afterwards. 11.2 The Recipient must ensure that any contract entered into with third parties is consistent with this Agreement, including the following terms and conditions: A) nothing in this contract or in work done pursuant to it is to be construed as creating a contractual relationship of any kind between the Department and the third party. B) the third party must make available Supporting Documentation, and books and records to the Department's representatives for inspection and audit. C) the third party must be bound to the same privacy and security obligations that apply to the Recipient under section 7.0 of the Agreement.