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Framework agreements between the Department of Health and Social Care and its arm’s length bodies

Framework agreements describe the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and its arm’s length bodies (ALBs).

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Department of Health and Social Care
Published:
2 September 2022
Last updated:
16 July 2026
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  1. Added 'Framework agreement between DHSC and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority: 2026 to 2029' and removed previous framework agreement between DHSC and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.

  2. Added 'Framework agreement between DHSC and the UK Health Security Agency: 2026 to 2029' and removed previous framework agreement between DHSC and the UK Health Security Agency.

  3. Added 'Framework agreement between DHSC and NHS Resolution: 2026 to 2029' and removed previous framework agreement between DHSC and NHS Resolution.

  4. Added 'Framework agreement between DHSC and NHS Counter Fraud Authority 2026 to 2029' and removed previous framework agreement between DHSC and NHS Counter Fraud Authority.

  5. Added 'Framework agreement between DHSC and NHS Blood and Transplant'.

  6. Added 'Framework agreement between DHSC and the Health Research Authority' to collection.

  7. Added 'Framework agreement between DHSC and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency'.

  8. Added 'Framework agreement between DHSC and the Health Services Safety Investigations Body' to the collection.

  9. First published.

Framework agreements set out arrangements for departments to monitor and understand their arm’s length bodies’ (ALBs’) strategy, performance and delivery, and are a core constitutional document of the ALB.

They are an agreement between departments and their ALBs, and govern the collaborative relationship between the ALB, the sponsor department and the rest of government.

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