Contract Management 2026 - Complete guide for Swedish companies

Are you looking for a better way to manage your company's contracts? Contract management is one of the most underrated processes in Swedish businesses - and one of the most costly when it fails. Missed notice periods, lost contracts and agreements scattered in email inboxes cost time and money. In this guide, we go through everything you need to know about digital contract management 2026: what it is, why it matters, and how to choose the right one contract management system for your business.

What is contract management - and why is it important?

Contract management (in English contract management) is the entire process of creating, negotiating, storing, monitoring and renewing contracts. It includes everything from employment contracts and supplier contracts to customer contracts and rental contracts.

For most growing businesses, this is the reality:

  • Agreements are stored in different places - folders, emails, desk drawers
  • No one knows exactly which contracts will expire and when
  • Notice periods are missed, leading to unwanted extensions
  • New versions are mixed up with old ones
  • Authorisations missing - who can actually change a contract?

The result? Companies pay for contracts they no longer need, miss out on better terms and spend hours searching for documents. According to studies, employees spend an average of 9 hours per week searching for information - and contracts are a big part of that time.

Digital contract management vs manual management

The difference between managing contracts manually (binders, Excel, email) and using a contract management systems is dramatic. Here is a comparison:

Function Manual handling Digital contract management system
Storage Binders, shared folders, emails Central cloud archive with search function
Reminders Manual calendar entries Automatic notifications before the due date
Version management Risk of duplicates and old versions Always latest version, full history
Authorisation Access for all - or none Role-based access control
Signing Printing, scanning, mail Digital signing (e-signature) directly in the system
Search Manual search Search by keyword, party, date
Overview of the programme No overall picture Dashboard with all active contracts

How to choose the right contract management system

The market for contract management companies has grown significantly in recent years. They range from simple cloud solutions to advanced enterprise platforms. Here are the key factors to evaluate:

1. Security and data retention

Contracts often contain sensitive information. Check that the supplier:

  • Stores data within the EU (GDPR compliant)
  • Offers encryption at rest and in transit
  • Have regular backups
  • Supports two-factor authentication (2FA)

2. Automatic reminders

The single most important reason to switch from manual management. The system should be able to send notifications before contracts expire, so you never miss a cancellation or renewal deadline.

3. digital signing

Being able to sign contracts digitally directly in the same platform saves a huge amount of time. No more printing, scanning and mailing - everything is done electronically and legally binding.

4. integrations

The system should be able to link to your existing tools: accounting, CRM, HR systems or project tools. This reduces duplication and keeps data synchronised.

5. ease of use

The whole point of digitising contract management is to save time. If the system is complicated to use, employees will revert to old habits. Choose a system with a clean interface and minimal learning curve.

Contract management with Boomr Contract

Boomr Contract is part of the Boomr platform and offers complete digital contract management specifically designed for Swedish companies. What sets Boomr Contract apart from other solutions:

  • Everything in one place - Create, store and monitor contracts in a centralised platform
  • Inbuilt digital signing - Thanks to Boomr Sign you can send contracts for e-signature directly from the contracts module
  • Automatic reminders - Get notifications before contracts expire or are up for renewal
  • Link to Boomr Fleet - Do you drive digital driving log with Boomr Fleet? Manage vehicle contracts, leases and insurance in one platform
  • Swedish and GDPR-safe - Data stored in the EU with full GDPR compliance

What's unique about Boomr is that contract management is not an isolated product - it's an integrated part of a platform that also handles fleet management, digital signing and vehicle management. This means fewer systems to manage and a better overview.

Comparison: Popular contract management systems in Sweden 2026

System Digital signing Automatic reminders Price model Best suited for
Boomr Contract ✅ (Boomr Sign) Per user/month Fleet companies, craftsmen, SMEs
Visma Sign Per user/month Companies in the Visma ecosystem
Docuro Restricted Per user/month Small businesses looking for easy storage
Contract monitoring.se Fixed price + per contract Companies that mainly want to monitor due dates
SharePoint ❌ (requires supplement) Manually Included in Microsoft 365 Large organisations with IT departments

5 steps to get started with digital contract management

  1. Inventory existing agreements - Collect all contracts from folders, emails and binders. Note maturities and cancellation periods.
  2. Choose a system - Based on your needs (size, industry, budget). Feel free to test for free before you decide.
  3. Digitise and upload - Scan paper contracts and upload to the system. Tag with contract type, party and date.
  4. Set up reminders - Set up automatic notifications 30, 60 and 90 days before contract expiry.
  5. Establish procedures - Decide that all new contracts should be created and signed in the system. Train the employees.

Frequently asked questions about contract management

What is contract management?

Contract management is the process of creating, storing, monitoring and renewing contracts digitally. A contract management system gathers all contracts in one place with automatic reminders and authorisation control.

Why do businesses need a contract management system?

Without a system, companies risk missing cancellation deadlines, losing contracts and lacking oversight. A digital system saves time, reduces risks and gives full control over all contracts.

How much does digital contract management cost?

Prices range from free basic versions to several thousand dollars per month depending on the number of users and features. Boomr Contract offers contract management as part of a complete business platform.

Can contracts be signed digitally in a contract management system?

Yes, modern systems like Boomr Contract have built-in digital signing via Boomr Sign. This means you can create, send and sign contracts in the same platform without changing tools.

How to choose the right contract management system?

Prioritise security, ease of use, automatic reminders and integration with existing systems. Check that the provider stores data in the EU and offers authorisation management.

Executive summary

Digital contract management is no longer a luxury - it's a necessity for businesses that want to stay in control of their contracts, avoid unnecessary costs and save time. With the right contract management system you can centralise all contracts, automate reminders and sign digitally - all in one place.

Ready to take control of your company's contracts? Read more about Boomr Contract and see how you can bring together contract management, digital signing and vehicle management in one platform.

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