Common use of THE FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT Clause in Contracts

THE FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT. Subject to the provisions of this clause 39 (Variations to the Framework Agreement), DfE may request a Variation to this Framework Agreement provided that such Variation does not amount to a material change of this Framework Agreement within the meaning of the Public Contracts Regulations and the law. DfE may, at its own instance, or where in its sole and absolute discretion it decides to having been requested to do so by the Contractor, request a Variation by completing and sending the Change Control Notice as set out in Schedule 9 (Change Control Notice) to the Contractor, giving sufficient information for the Contractor to assess the extent of the proposed Variation and any additional cost that may be incurred. In the event that the Contractor is unable to agree to or provide the Variation, DfE may: agree to continue to perform its obligations under this Framework Agreement without the Variation; or terminate this Framework Agreement with immediate effect. The Variations shall cover: operational changes, which may require a variation to the way in which Services are provided, but do not require a Variation to this Framework Agreement; and agreement changes, which may require a Variation to the Framework Agreement.