Contractual Structures

The Local Authority intends to follow the guidance and Model sector specific Contract included in the Social Care Procurement Pack produced by the 4ps.  Please confirm that you accept the principles set out in that guidance and the drafting of the standard contract.  Please also provide preliminary comments on the following contractual matters:

•  Contract period [and approach to residual life of assets]

•  Major risks in the project and how these will be dealt with in the contract structure

•  Proposals for monitoring service delivery

•  Termination events and consequences of early termination

•  The change mechanisms, covering all aspects of change i.e. programme growth, change in the service specification and legislative change

•  The interface of the services within the project with the delivery or care and related services to Residents