8.3 NHS bodies should not underestimate the complexity and quantity of legal documentation that needs to be finalised both by the NHSScotland body, the project company and financiers before financial close can take place. The completion of the documentation will also be affected by any issues which are raised during the due diligence process. NHS bodies should ensure that adequate time is set aside and sufficient resources allocated for this part of the process.
8.4 A list of the full set of contract documentation for both the private and public sectors from a major deal is set out in Appendix 8 of this section of the guidance as an example of the scale of documentation which can be expected on a deal.