Guidance

Guidance on the Model Services Contract

How to use the Model Services Contract.

• From: Cabinet Office and Government Legal Department
• Published: 1 August 2023
• Last updated: 1 September 2025 — See all updates

Documents

Model Services Contract – Guidance for Buyers (PDF)

PDF, 5.88 MB, 132 pages

Details

The Model Services Contract is a template contract for high value, complex services.  This document provides guidance on the Model Services Contract and how to use it.

Published 1 August 2023

Last updated 1 September 2025 + show all updates

1. 1 September 2025

   Updated the Guidance to version 2.2(A)

2. 17 July 2025

   Replaced the document: Model Services Contract – Guidance for Buyers

3. 21 February 2025

   Replaced the file: Model Services Contract – Guidance for Buyers (PDF)

4. 1 August 2023

   First published.