4.22 A standardised services output specification template and a pro-forma payment mechanism, suitable for most accommodation projects, have been developed by the Treasury. These are intended to achieve consistency of approach across accommodation projects, ensure that requirements reflect the reasonable requirements of the public sector but are not "gold plated" and to avoid the expensive duplication of bespoke documentation on a project-by-project basis.
4.23 The standardised services output specification and the payment mechanism are intended for accommodation-based project only, although they may not be suitable for every sector, such as housing. The principle of greater standardisation of service requirements will apply to all sectors, and to the extent that non-accommodation programmes and projects emerge, the Treasury will consider whether new sector-specific standards should be developed.
4.24 The standardised output services specification is in two parts. Part 1 covers the main requirements and should remain in a standard form; part 2 allows for the inclusion of project specific requirements. The standardised services output specification and pro-forma payment mechanism will be schedules 3 and 5 respectively of the Standardisation of PF2 Contracts, and will be published for consultation early next year.