Training on the Model Services Contract (MSC) for anyone in contract management, procurement or commercial roles in the public sector. The session will provide you with key learning on the MSC, from definition through to publication.

This training session is aimed at anyone who uses, or is looking to use the MSC.

The session will help you understand:

What the MSC is, and the importance of using standardised terms and conditions which incorporate Government policy, aid assurance and reduce administration, legal costs and negotiation time.

When you should look at using the MSC, or other standardised terms and conditions, and the factors to take into account when choosing a contract.

Some of the key clauses in the MSC throughout the lifecycle of a services contract – from setting up the contract, implementation and testing, contract management, ensuring value for money, changing the contract, to ending the contract and dealing with disputes.

What’s new in the latest version (v2.1)

Creating shorter and easier to use contracts
Making sure IPR clauses work as intended and are consistent

Alignment of indemnities across contracts
Alignment of Buyer termination provisions across contracts
TUPE/Staff Transfer schedules updated
Updates from Sourcing and DDAT Playbooks & Guidance Notes refresh in 2023
Dealing with inflation/indexation
Updates from PPNs (Modern Slavery, GDPR, Procuring Steel)
Other Data Protection, protection of Government Data and Security

Please note:

These training sessions are open only to Central Government Departments, Local Government, Agencies and Public Bodies. A full list can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations. Please sign up with your gov.uk email address.

If you do not have a gov.uk email address but your organisation is on this list please email markets-sourcing-suppliers@cabinetoffice.gov.uk before joining or you may be removed from the attendee list.

Model Services Contract (MSC) - Training