Scottish Child Payment: Service Level Agreement between Scottish Ministers and The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

3. Duration

3.1 The initial Agreement commenced in November 2020, on the date on which DWP delivered their Services as outlined in Para 2.1 and 2.2. This Agreement replaces the initial Agreement. It shall commence on the date that this Agreement is signed and incorporates the delivery of services of SCP for children aged 6 to 16. This Agreement shall remain in force until the earlier of either, the termination of this Agreement by DWP or Scottish Ministers, or the termination of any MoUs referenced in section 4 (Derivation) of this Agreement. This Agreement is subject to review by each Party on or before the date twelve (12) months after the commencement date of SCP for children aged 6 to 16 or when deemed appropriate and agreed by each Party.

3.2 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 work will be undertaken until principles for funding the work are agreed.

3.3 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.

3.4 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 SCP.

3.5 Each Party will provide twelve (12) months’ notice of termination in writing.