Introduction
Local Governments, as part of their day to day functions, enter
in contractual relationships in a wide variety of circumstances.
These contracts often arise after a tender process where the
conclusion of that process is a signed contract.
These contracts extend to the procurement of goods or services,
property, asset management, engineering and governance.
As a consequence of COVID-19 local
governments have faced massive disruption to contracts that they
are parties to. It may mean that the local government or the
contractor are currently unable to perform their obligations under
the contract.
In many cases local governments have already advised contractors
to cease performing their obligations.
