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It must not be used for Government Transfer Agreements.\nInstructional text is indicated throughout with @@Note to Drafters sections and in fuchsia text.\nFollow the instructions provided and include the information required.\nThis template is to be used without modification, except in accordance with any instructions provided.\nThis template can be used for contracts valued under $250,000. Before using for contracts above this value, consult with Legal Services Branch.\nLegal Services Branch must prepare or advise on any changes made to this template. Specific schedules may contain additional areas of approval or consultation needed, if changes are needed.\nIf there are questions related to the use of this template, contact your ministry’s procurement specialists.\nConsider keeping all instructions visible until the contract is ready for signing, then ensure all instructional text is removed before it is circulated for signature.\nGENERAL SERVICE AGREEMENT\n[@@Note to Drafters: Include information that will help in tracking this contact@@]\nFor Administrative Purposes Only\nProcurement Information\tFinancial Information\u000bMinistry Contract No.: \tClient: \u000bRequisition No.: \tResponsibility Centre: \u000bSolicitation No. (if applicable): \tService Line: \u000bCommodity Code: \tSTOB:\u000b\tProject:\nContractor Information\u000bSupplier Name: \u000bSupplier No.: \u000bTelephone No.: \u000bE-mail Address:\nTemplate version: April 1, 2026\nCorporate Contract Template issued by OCG under TB Directive 1/23\n\u0003[@@Note to 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