8.5 It is likely that individual consortium members may require authorisation to sign deals from each of their companies' head offices. The NHSScotland body should request that it be made clear in advance what internal approvals within consortium members will be required and the timetable under which they will be sought.
8.6 The NHSScotland body must also consider its own approvals for the contract. Not only are approvals needed within the SGHD; the NHSScotland body will also need to convene a board meeting to agree the contract. The board will need to consider what delegated authority the NHSScotland body Chief Executive will have to agree variations in the price from the FBC to that eventually agreed at financial close. NHS bodies also need to consider the community's interests, and those of the CHP and other formal bodies. In particular, if Local Authorities' funds are part of a project, additional sign offs will be required.