DCC procurement strategy and statement of service exemptions

The DCC must have a ‘Procurement strategy for relevant service capability’ and a ‘Statement of service exemptions’ in place and approved by the Secretary of State within 12 months of licence award (i.e. by 23 September 2014).

• The Procurement Strategy sets out the nature and extent of the DCC’s procurement activity, including how it intends to determine which capabilities are needed and a forward plan for procurement
• The Statement of Service Exemptions sets out the characteristics of properties which, for the time being, need not be served by the DCC either because of the geographical area in which they are located or because of some physical characteristics of the property