Duration of Contract - Section 2

5  Section 2 of SoPC sets out the factors to be considered in determining the duration of the contract.  These issues are relevant to Local Authority social care PFI projects.  Local Authorities have typically used a contract period of 25 years for the standard bid.  The model instructions and guidance to bidders included in this Procurement Pack assume that Local Authorities will be prepared to accept different contract periods as part of a variant bid proposal if this can be shown to improve affordability and value for money.