text: In the cases referred to in points (a) to (d), (g) to (i), (k) and (l) of Article II.18.1 and in 
  Article II.18.2, the date on which the termination takes effect must be specified in the 
  *formal notification*. 
  
  In the cases referred to in points (e), (f) and (j) of Article II.18.1, the termination takes 
  effect on the day following the date on which the contractor receives*notification*of 
  termination. 
  
  In addition, at the request of the contracting authority and regardless of the grounds for 
  termination, the contractor must provide all necessary assistance, including information, 
  documents and files, to allow the contracting authority to complete, continue or transfer 
  the services to a new contractor or internally, without interruption or adverse effect on the 