52.—(1) Subject to Part 6 and to paragraphs 43(3) and 64 of Schedule 2, a variation of, or amendment to, an agreement is not effective unless it is in writing and signed by or on behalf of [F1NHS England] and the contractor.
(2) [F1NHS England] may vary the agreement without the contractor's consent where—
(a)it is reasonably satisfied that the variation is necessary in order to comply with the Act, any regulations made under or by virtue of the Act, or any direction given by the Secretary of State under or by virtue of the Act; and
(b)it gives notice in writing to the contractor of the wording of the proposed variation and the date on which that variation is to take effect.
(3) The date on which the proposed variation referred to in sub-paragraph (2)(b) is to take effect must, unless it is not reasonably practicable, be a date which falls at least 14 days after the date on which the notice under that sub-paragraph is given to the contractor.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Regulations substituted (6.11.2023) by The Health and Care Act 2022 (Further Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1071), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 1