Standing offers often include extension options. To extend a panel, you need to determine if:
• your entity still needs the goods or services provided by the panels and
• whether the extension provides value for money
If you choose to extend the panel, you should:
• follow the requirements of the deed of standing offer
• communicate with any entities who regularly use the panel to inform them of your plan to extend.
If you choose not to extend the panel, you should:
• find new arrangements for goods or services you still need
• communicate with any entities who regularly use the panel to inform them the panel is ending.
When extending panels for digital or ICT goods or services you should apply for certification of the panel from the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) under the Digital Sourcing Panel Policy. See the DTA website for more information.