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What is deadline compliance control?

Basic Concepts

Let's see, the roll of controlling deadlines in public contracts is no luxury, it is absolutely vital. Basically, we talk about being on top of each task, every delivery, everything that has to happen, and make sure that no one falls asleep in the laurels. Because if you delay, you know what happens: penalties, bad reputation, or worse, they throw you out of the contract and goodbye very good.

The issue of deadlines is the backbone of any decent project, especially with the Government, where if you are not efficient, they fall over you fast. And in public tenders, forget about winning if your history is a collection of excuses and delays. The companies that show that they meet on time have the advantage, come on, it is almost a superpower.

And how is this done? Well, there is no magic: you have to have very clear what to do, when, and who does it. You put dates, you are checking advances, and if something is locked, you take cards in the matter before the snowball is made mountain. Many use Gantt, others prefer more modern apps, whatever, but the key is to see the panorama and not lose detail.

If you are going to launch yourself to a public tender, you better have a system to control the deadlines. It can be from an Excel to a more pro platform, but you have to take control. In addition, you have to speak clearly and followed with all those involved so that no one has become clueless. And be careful, because some unforeseen leaves - there is time to adjust and not lose calm, because in the projects, the only sure thing is the change.

In summary: deadline control is not optional, it is the difference between success and disaster. If you organize and meet, you want trust and doors open. If not, well ... you know, nobody wants to bet on the lag.

Marta Jiménez

Marta Jiménez

Expert in public procurement • Digital transformation of tenders • Trainer and author at Tendios

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