Representations will need to be made in writing to the designated officer. The representations should address the reasons for the proposed withdrawal of recognition included in the notice, the reasonableness of the proposal and any saving or transitional arrangements, and the date for the proposed withdrawal.

Representations must normally be made no later than 30 days from receipt of the notice. This period may be reduced (to such time as will be specified in the notice) where there is an urgent need, in the interests of learners and/or to secure that  standards of regulated qualifications are maintained, to expedite the timetable for a final decision to be made. In such cases the time allowed for the AO to make representations might be very limited.