TIMELINES FOR SETTING UP CONTRACTS
Timelines for turnaround of contracts or agreements will depend on the actual complexity. In order to provide a timeline to meet expectations please provide a synopsis of the project together with relevant study documents to Contracts@lhpjro.nhs.uk.
Your request for contract support will be acknowledged and you will be provided with a timeline for first review and advice. By way of example the following are suggested timelines but are subject to study specific nuances and the Contracts Officer having access to relevant documentation/information.
- Receipt of request for contract support – reviewed within 48 working hours.
- Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreements – reviewed/drafted within 48 working hours.
- Review of amended model clinical trial agreements, organisational information documents, material transfer, data sharing agreements – reviewed within 10 working days.
- Drafting of bespoke clinical trial, data sharing, licences, memorandum of understanding, collaboration agreements – review and first draft within 20 working days.
The Contracts Officer is available for ah-hoc advice and or to chat through your request prior to submission for support via 0151 706 3321.
The contracts team is based at the host organisation, Liverpool University Hospital.
