Dispute resolution: non-NHS contracts
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90.—(1) In the case of a contract which 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 of this schedule, may be referred for consideration and determination to the Scottish Ministers, if—
(a)the Health Board so wishes and the contractor has agreed in writing; or
(b)the contractor so wishes (even if the Health Board does not agree).
(2) In the case of a dispute referred to the Scottish Ministers under sub‑paragraph (1)—
(a)the procedure to be followed is the NHS dispute resolution procedure; and
(b)the parties agree to be bound by any determination made by the adjudicator.