17.—(1) [F1Subject to [F2regulation 24C],] the contract must specify the number of units of dental activity to be provided by the contractor—
(a)where the contract begins on 1st April, in each financial year; or
(b)where the contract begins on a date other than 1st April, in the remainder of the financial year in which the contract begins, and in each financial year thereafter.
(2) [F1Subject to [F3regulation 24C],] a contract must contain terms which have the effect of those specified in Part 1 of Schedule 2 in relation to the calculation of the number of units of dental activity that the contractor will provide under the contract.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 17(1)(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by The National Health Service (Primary Dental Services) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/364), regs. 1(1), 12 (with Sch. 1)
F2Words in reg. 17(1) substituted (1.4.2016) by The National Health Service (Primary Dental Services Miscellaneous Amendments and Directions to the NHS Business Services Authority) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/298), regs. 1(1), 3
F3Words in reg. 17(2) substituted (1.4.2016) by The National Health Service (Primary Dental Services Miscellaneous Amendments and Directions to the NHS Business Services Authority) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/298), regs. 1(1), 3