60.—(1) Subject to paragraph 32(3), no amendment or variation shall have effect unless it is in writing and signed by or on behalf of [F1the Board] and the contractor.E+W
(2) In addition to the specific provision made in paragraph 73, [F1the Board] may vary the agreement without the contractor's consent where it—
(a)is reasonably satisfied that it is necessary to vary the agreement so as to comply with the Act, any regulations made pursuant to that Act, or any direction given by the Secretary of State pursuant to that Act; and
(b)notifies the contractor in writing of the wording of the proposed variation and the date upon which that variation is to take effect,
and, where it is reasonably practicable to do so, the date that the proposed variation is to take effect shall be not less than 14 days after the date on which the notice under paragraph (b) is served on the contractor.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 3 para. 60 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), 39(34) (with Sch. 2)