Service level agreement between the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Scottish Ministers in respect of Child Winter Heating Assistance

3. Duration

3.1 This Agreement became effective on the date on which DWP delivered their Services as outlined at Para 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 in November 2020. Subject to termination by either party, it shall remain in force until after the cases of all residents in Scotland in receipt of Disability Living Allowance for Children have transferred to Social Security Scotland (the Term). This Agreement is subject to review by each party on or before the date twelve (12) months after the Commencement Date of CWHA or when deemed appropriate by each party.

3.2 This Agreement may be varied, or the Term extended, 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.

3.3 For the avoidance of doubt, any variations agreed between the parties must be

effected 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 CWHA.

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