13 The SGHD has developed a Standard Form Contract which is obligatory for use in all PPP schemes.
14 The standard form covers all key commercial terms. These must not be varied or amended without the specific prior approval by the SGHD. The standard form comes with guidance notes indicating where local changes or input is required. All changes must be discussed and agreed by the NHS body's legal advisers and, if changes are contemplated outside the designated areas, these must be with the prior approval by the SGHD.
15 The Standard Form Contract can be downloaded from Section 4.