Guidance

Merlin Standard guide for providers

Providers working with DWP are expected to achieve the Merlin Standard of behaviour, encouraging excellence in supply chain management.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 17 October 2013
• Last updated: 20 November 2013 — See all updates

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Documents

The Merlin Standard: Guide for Prime providers

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[Withdrawn] The Merlin Standard: Expression of Interest Template

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Details

The Merlin Standard was developed over 2 years by the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP), in collaboration with representatives of the welfare sector in response to concerns raised by providers operating as subcontractors over fair treatment by prime providers.

The Merlin Standard is a standard of behaviour which DWP prime providers are expected to adhere to in their relationship with their subcontractors.

Find out more on the Merlin Standard website, including how to apply for assessment, accreditation and how to use the online accreditation form.

Published 17 October 2013
Last updated 20 November 2013 + show all updates

1. 20 November 2013

   Expression of Interest (EOI) template - reminder to Welfare to Work providers of the importance and benefits of using the standard Expression of Interest (EOI) template, in the selection of your delivery partners has been added.

2. 17 October 2013

   First published.