Draft foundational documents
These three foundation documents explain how the department and service providers will work together under relational contracting.
The documents are drafts. We are sharing them early to seek your input, gather feedback, and give you time to review and share them where appropriate.
The documents are still being updated, so you may notice some differences in how information is presented. As they are finalised, the terminology and structure will become more consistent.
We welcome your feedback.
Read the foundational documents:
Shell Agreement
A draft template for a partnership-style agreement between the department and a provider, designed to support a more collaborative way of working.
Shell Agreement – relationship between part A and part C
- Shell Agreement – relationship between part A and part C [PDF 111kb]
- Shell Agreement – relationship between part A and part C [DOCX 152kb]
Governance Framework
The Governance Framework explains how these agreements will be managed, including the level and type of oversight for each funded activity.
Decision Matrix
The Decision Matrix sets out who does what within the agreement, in line with the Governance Framework.
