Change in Service - Section 13

44  This is a new section replacing Section 12 of SoPC3 and sets out a new approach to Service Change.  It provides guidance on:

•  the purpose of Change Procedures and an introduction to them (13.1);

•  a typology of Change Procedures (13.2);

•  the development of Change Protocols for contracts (13.3);

•  transparency of pricing and Value for Money (13.4); and

•  contract management (13.5).

45  4ps are developing a model accommodation based Change Protocol which will be published in the Autumn for consultation.  However this may need to be tailored to reflect the particular issues arising in the social care market.  Where Projects are in procurement, Local Authorities should take advice from its legal advisers on how to manage change issues in the Project Agreement and during the competitive dialogue process.  Local Authorities should contact the 4ps for the most up to date position on the Change Protocol drafting.