Flexible Framework Status and Duration Sample Clauses

Flexible Framework Status and Duration. 2.1 For the avoidance of any doubt, the scope of Services to be provided under this Flexible Framework falls within the definition of a “social and other specific” service under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and therefore the Flexible Framework is not subject to the full requirements of the aforementioned regulations. 2.2 Formed on behalf of Purchasers, Scotland Excel has established a Flexible Framework for Care and Support Services. Under the terms of the Flexible Framework, Purchasers may enter into Individual Support Agreements (ISAs) for Adults as and when required with Providers participating in the Flexible Framework. ISAs are subject to the Individual Support Terms (IST) contained in Schedule 4, and the ISA, in the form set out in Schedule 5. 2.3 In general, the Flexible Framework Terms set out the rights and obligations between Scotland Excel, acting on behalf of Purchasers, and the Provider in terms of the management of the Flexible Framework. The ISTs set out the rights and obligations between the Purchasers and Providers relative to the ISA. 2.4 Under this Flexible Framework, Purchasers shall be under no obligation to make any ISAs with the Provider. 2.5 Throughout the Duration of the Flexible Framework, Scotland Excel and the Purchasers are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other organisations for the provision of any or all services which are the same as or similar to the Service. 2.6 The Flexible Framework shall begin on the Commencement Date and shall remain in force until the End Date unless it is otherwise terminated in accordance with its terms. These dates form part of the award of participation on the Flexible Framework issued by Scotland Excel. 2.7 For the avoidance of doubt, the period of any ISA may extend beyond the End Date and the ISTs will still apply regardless of the status of the Flexible Framework in accordance with Clause 14 (Individual Support Agreements (ISAs) Extending Beyond the Duration of the Flexible Framework). 2.8 The ISA shall document arrangements which have been agreed between the Parties for a Service along with the financial arrangements that shall apply in respect of the ISA. 2.9 In the event of any conflict between the documents within the Flexible Framework, the terms of the ISA (incorporating the ISTs) shall apply. 2.10 The following Clauses of the Flexible Framework Terms and the IST shall continue to bind the Parties after the expiry of the Flexi...