Carer's Allowance Supplement: Service Level Agreement between The Secretary of State For Work and Pensions and Scottish Ministers

3. Duration

3.1 The Initial Agreement commenced on 3 September 2018 and lasted for two years, until 3 September 2020 and was extended for a further two years until 31 December 2022.

3.2 This Agreement replaces the Initial Agreement. It shall commence from, and including 1 January 2023 and, unless terminated earlier in accordance with its terms, will remain effective up to and including 31 March 2025 (the 'Term').

3.3 This Agreement may be varied, by mutual written agreement of each party at any time during the Term. Variations to this Agreement will be agreed by each party and no additional/further work will be undertaken until principles for funding the work are agreed.

3.4 For the avoidance of doubt, any variations agreed between the parties must be put forward in writing and shall form an amendment to this Agreement.

3.5 In the event of DWP or Scottish Ministers choosing to terminate this Agreement, DWP and Scottish Ministers shall prepare and agree an appropriate exit plan for the termination of the Services which will seek to ensure no impact on the delivery of CAS.

3.6 Each party will provide twelve (12) months' notice of termination in writing.