15. In Schedule 6 to the GMS Contracts Regulations (other contractual terms), in paragraph 100(1) (dispute resolution: non-NHS contracts), for sub-paragraph (1) substitute—
“(1) In the case of a contract that is not an NHS contract, any dispute arising out of or in connection with the contract, except matters dealt with under the complaints procedure pursuant to Part 6, may be referred for consideration and determination to the Secretary of State—
(a)if it relates to a period when the contractor was treated as a health service body, by the contractor or by the Board; or
(b)in any other case, by the contractor or, if the contractor agrees in writing, by the Board.”.
Paragraph 100 was amended by S.I. 2013/363.