(1)[F1The Board] may enter into a contract under which primary ophthalmic services are provided in accordance with the following provisions of this Part.
(2)A contract under this section is called in this Act a “general ophthalmic services contract”.
(3)A general ophthalmic services contract may make such provision as may be agreed between [F2the Board] and the contractor or contractors in relation to—
(a)the services to be provided under the contract,
(b)remuneration under the contract, and
(c)any other matters.
(4)The services to be provided under a general ophthalmic services contract may include—
(a)services which are not primary ophthalmic services,
[F3(b)services which are to be performed outside England.]
(5)In this Part, “contractor”, in relation to a general ophthalmic services contract, means any person entering into the contract with [F4the Board].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 117(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 55(2); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F2Words in s. 117(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 55(3); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F3S. 117(4)(b) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 55(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F4Words in s. 117(5) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 55(3); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)