If there’s a reorganisation of functions within the Crown, where functions held by one department (A) are transferred to another department (B), do we need to novate supplier contracts with A relating to those functions, to B?Answer No. There is no need to undertake what, in other contexts, would be a three-party novation. This is due to reorganisation provisions set out in Schedule 9 of the If there’s a reorganisation of functions within the Crown, where functions held by one department (A) are transferred to another department (B), do we need to novate supplier contracts with A relating to those functions, to B?