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Typical contents of a DCA specification

Each requirement for DCA is dealt with on an individual basis, according to the goods or services being procured. A specification is developed in consultation with all key stakeholders and the following sections can typically be found within it:

  1. Foreword
  2. Definition of required goods or services
  3. The Department for Constitutional Affairs background information
  4. Background to the Requirement
  5. Future Provision
  6. Goods or Services to be Provided -Detailed Requirement
  7. Contract Period and Extension
  8. Contract Price and Variation
  9. Efficiency Improvements
  10. Variations
  11. Contract Management
  12. Monitoring of Services and Service Levels/Service Credits/Management Information
  13. Invoices
  14. Race Equality
  15. Energy Efficiency and Environmental Issues
  16. Contractor Insurance
  17. Contract Staff
  18. The Framework
  19. Equal Opportunities and Diversity
  20. Verifying Identity and Integrity of Employees


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