Common use of Records retention and right of audit Clause in Contracts

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 . Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 . The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 . Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 . The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 . The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 22 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 . Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 . The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 . Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 . The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 . The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Framework Agreement. Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 Framework Agreement. The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this ContractFramework Agreement. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Framework Agreement. Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract Framework Agreement that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract Framework Agreement for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 . The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 Framework Agreement. The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this ContractFramework Agreement.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract subcontract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted subcontracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections section 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 34.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Framework Agreement. Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 Framework Agreement. The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this ContractFramework Agreement. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Framework Agreement. Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract Framework Agreement that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract Framework Agreement for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 34 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇. The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 Framework Agreement. The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this ContractFramework Agreement.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 22 of these Call- off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained by the Supplier for a the longer of: 24.2.1 twelve (12) years; or 24.2.2 the relevant period applicable to that record as set out in the Records Management Code of twenty one (21) years Practice for Health and Social Care 2021 available at ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇/information-governance/guidance/records- management-code/records-management-code-of-practice-2021/ or any successor guidance issued from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contracttime to time. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative (who for the avoidance of doubt shall enter into obligations of confidentiality and non-use the same as those in Schedule 3 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions in respect of the Suppliers’ Confidential Information) during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. The Supplier shall provide all reasonable cooperation with such audit and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative(s) if requested. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) monthsMonths, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate provide all reasonable cooperation with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Without limitation to the generality of Clause 24.3 of this Error! Reference source not found. of these Call-off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 22 of these Call- off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained by the Supplier for a the longer of: 24.2.1 twelve (12) years; or 24.2.2 the relevant period applicable to that record as set out in the Records Management Code of twenty one (21) years Practice for Health and Social Care 2021 available at ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇/information-governance/guidance/records- management-code/records-management-code-of-practice-2021/ or any successor guidance issued from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contracttime to time. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative (who for the avoidance of doubt shall enter into obligations of confidentiality and non-use the same as those in Schedule 3 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions in respect of the Suppliers’ Confidential Information) during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. The Supplier shall provide all reasonable cooperation with such audit and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative(s) if requested. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) monthsMonths, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate provide all reasonable cooperation with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Without limitation to the generality of Clause 24.3 of this Error! Reference source not f ound. of these Call-off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Framework Agreement. Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 Framework Agreement. The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this ContractFramework Agreement. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Framework Agreement. Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract Framework Agreement that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract Framework Agreement for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇. The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 Framework Agreement. The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this ContractFramework Agreement.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 22 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 . Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 . The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 . Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇. The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 . The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 The Authority Customer shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority Customer or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of [no less than five (5) Business Days], access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority Customer shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority Customer or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of [no less than five (5) Business Days, ,] access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority Customer or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority Customer or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the AuthorityCustomer’s accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority Customer has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the AuthorityCustomer, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority Customer to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this ContractFramework Agreement. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) monthshours, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any person, premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract Framework Agreement that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract Framework Agreement for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its or resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this ContractFramework Agreement.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Framework Agreement. Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 Framework Agreement. The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this ContractFramework Agreement. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Framework Agreement. Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) monthshours, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any person, premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract Framework Agreement that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract Framework Agreement for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 . The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 Framework Agreement. The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this ContractFramework Agreement.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 22 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 . Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 . The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any person, premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 . Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) monthshours, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any person, premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 . The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 . The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 46.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 . Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 . The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 . Should the Supplier Sub-contract subcontract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted subcontracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 46 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections section 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 . The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 . The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2requirement, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract.Contract.‌ 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 24.3 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 24.4 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 24.4.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 24.4.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 24.5 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 24.6 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 24.7 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 23.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 . Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 . The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 . Should the Supplier Sub-contract subcontract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted subcontracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections section 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 . The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 . The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. ‌ 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract.Framework Agreement.‌ 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this ContractFramework Agreement. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract Framework Agreement that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract Framework Agreement for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this ContractFramework Agreement. 25 Conflicts of interest and the prevention of fraud 25.1 The Supplier shall take appropriate steps to ensure that neither the Supplier nor any Staff are placed in a position where, in the reasonable opinion of the Authority, there is or may be an actual conflict, or a potential conflict, between the pecuniary or personal interests of the Supplier and the duties owed to the Authority under the provisions of this Framework Agreement. The Supplier will disclose to the Authority full particulars of any such conflict of interest which may arise. 25.2 The Authority reserves the right to terminate this Framework Agreement immediately by notice in writing and/or to take such other steps it deems necessary where, in the reasonable opinion of the Authority, there is or may be an actual conflict, or a potential conflict, between the pecuniary or personal interests of the Supplier and the duties owed to the Authority under the provisions of this Framework Agreement. The actions of the Authority pursuant to this Clause 25.2 of this Schedule 2 shall not prejudice or affect any right of action or remedy which shall have accrued or shall subsequently accrue to the Authority.‌ 25.3 The Supplier shall take all reasonable steps to prevent Fraud by Staff and the Supplier (including its owners, members and directors). The Supplier shall notify the Authority immediately if it has reason to suspect that any Fraud has occurred or is occurring or is likely to occur. 25.4 If the Supplier or its Staff commits Fraud the Authority may terminate this Framework Agreement and recover from the Supplier the amount of any direct loss suffered by the Authority resulting from the termination.‌ 26 Equality and human rights 26.1 The Supplier shall: 26.1.1 ensure that (a) it does not, whether as employer or as a provider of Services, engage in any act or omission that would contravene the Equality Legislation, and (b) it complies with all its obligations as an employer or provider of the Services and any associated services as set out in the Equality Legislation and take reasonable endeavours to ensure its Staff do not unlawfully discriminate within the meaning of the Equality Legislation; 26.1.2 in the management of its affairs and the development of its equality and diversity policies, cooperate with the Authority in light of the Authority’s obligations to comply with its statutory equality duties whether under the Equality Act 2010 or otherwise. The Supplier shall take such reasonable and proportionate steps as the Authority considers appropriate to promote equality and diversity, including race equality, equality of opportunity for disabled people, gender equality, and equality relating to religion and belief, sexual orientation and age; and‌ 26.1.3 the Supplier shall impose on all its Sub-contractors and suppliers, obligations substantially similar to those imposed on the Supplier by Clause 26 of this Schedule 2. 26.2 The Supplier shall meet reasonable requests by the Authority for information evidencing the Supplier’s compliance with the provisions of Clause 26 of this Schedule 2.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 1.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 . Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 . The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 . Should the Supplier Sub-contract subcontract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted subcontracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 46 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections section 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 . The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 . The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2requirement, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract.Contract.‌ 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 24.3 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 24.4 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 24.4.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 24.4.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 24.5 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983.1983.‌ 24.7 24.6 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 24.7 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this ContractFramework Agreement. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract Framework Agreement that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract Framework Agreement for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.9 Subject to clauses 24.10 and 24.11, the Parties agree that they shall bear their own respective costs and expenses incurred in respect of compliance with their obligations under this clause 24, unless the audit reveals an error or omission by the Supplier in which case the Supplier shall reimburse the Authority for the Authority’s costs incurred in relation to the audit. 24.10 If the Supplier cancels the audit on the required date and another date has to be arranged, then the Authority reserves the right to charge the Supplier the cost of the audit plus VAT at the prevailing rate. 24.11 If an audit conducted in accordance with this Clause 24 reveals that: 24.11.1 the Supplier has failed to provide all information that it is required to provide under this Framework Agreement; or 24.11.2 if there are errors or omission in any information provided to the Authority; and the Supplier fails to supply any outstanding information or rectify the error or omission within two (2) months of the audit, then the Authority reserves the right to re-audit the Supplier until all relevant information is found or the error or omission is rectified and charge the Supplier the cost of the first audit and this additional re-audit at the prevailing rate of the audit plus VAT.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s 's compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s 's compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract subcontract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s 's obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted subcontracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s 's compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s 's accounts; : or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections section 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s 's compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 25.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 25.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.2 25.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.3 The Authority 25.3 NHS Supply Chain shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this ContractFramework Agreement. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority NHS Supply Chain or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.4 25.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract subcontract any of its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement, the Authority NHS Supply Chain shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority NHS Supply Chain or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract Framework Agreement that are Sub-contracted subcontracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority NHS Supply Chain or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 25.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority NHS Supply Chain or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract Framework Agreement for the purposes of: 24.5.1 25.5.1 the examination and certification of the AuthorityNHS Supply Chain’s accounts; or 24.5.2 25.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority NHS Supply Chain has used its resources. 24.6 25.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 25 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections section 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 25.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the AuthorityNHS Supply Chain, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.8 25.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority NHS Supply Chain to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this ContractFramework Agreement.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2requirement, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 24.3 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 24.4 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 24.4.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 24.4.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 24.5 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 24.6 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 24.7 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 26.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 26.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 26.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 26.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 26.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 26.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 26.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 26.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 26.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 26 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 26.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 26.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 27.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 227.2, the Supplier Provider shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.2 27.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.3 27.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the SupplierProvider’s compliance with this ContractFramework Agreement. The Supplier Provider shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Operational Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the SupplierProvider’s compliance with its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.4 27.4 Should the Supplier SubProvider sub-contract any of its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier Provider shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Operational Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the SupplierProvider’s obligations under this Contract Framework Agreement that are Subsub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier Provider shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 27.5 The Supplier Provider shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the SupplierProvider’s compliance with this Contract Framework Agreement for the purposes of: 24.5.1 27.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 27.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 27.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier Provider and may require the Supplier Provider to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 27 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier Provider under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 27.7 The Supplier Provider shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.8 27.8 The Supplier Provider shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the SupplierProvider’s compliance with the requirements of this ContractFramework Agreement.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 38.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2requirement, the Supplier Provider shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contractcontract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 The Authority 38.2 HEE shall have the right to audit the SupplierProvider’s compliance with this Contractcontract. The Supplier Provider shall permit or procure permission for the Authority HEE or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the SupplierProvider’s compliance with its obligations under this Contractcontract. 24.4 38.3 Should the Supplier Provider Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contractcontract, the Authority HEE shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier Provider shall procure permission for the Authority HEE or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the SupplierProvider’s obligations under this Contract contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier Provider shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority HEE or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 38.4 The Supplier Provider shall grant to the Authority HEE or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the SupplierProvider’s compliance with this Contract contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 38.4.1 the examination and certification of the AuthorityHEE’s accounts; or 24.5.2 38.4.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority HEE has used its resources. 24.6 38.5 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier Provider and may require the Supplier Provider to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 This does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier Provider under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 38.6 The Supplier Provider shall provide reasonable cooperation to the AuthorityHEE, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contractcontract. 24.8 38.7 The Supplier Provider shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority HEE to evidence the SupplierProvider’s compliance with the requirements of this Contractcontract. 38.8 On the request of the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, NHS Improvement, NHSCFA, any regulatory body or HEE, the Provider must allow NHSCFA or any Local Counter Fraud Specialist, as soon as it is reasonably practicable and in any event not later than 5 Business Days following the date of the request, access to: 38.8.1 all property, premises, information (including records and data) owned or controlled by the Provider; and 38.8.2 all Staff who may have information, 38.9 which is relevant to the detection and investigation of cases of bribery, Fraud or corruption, directly or indirectly in connection with this contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this ContractContract insofar as it is possible to retain such records, under Data Protection Legislation, Good Industry Practice and the Contractor’s contractual arrangement with the Data Controllers of any such personal data. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this ContractContract or until such earlier date as that liability may reasonably be considered to have ceased to exist. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract subcontract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted subcontracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections section 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 27.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 227.2, the Supplier Provider shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this ContractAgreement. 24.2 27.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this ContractAgreement. 24.3 27.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the SupplierProvider’s compliance with this ContractAgreement. The Supplier Provider shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Operational Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the SupplierProvider’s compliance with its obligations under this ContractAgreement. 24.4 27.4 Should the Supplier SubProvider sub-contract any of its obligations under this ContractAgreement, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier Provider shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Operational Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the SupplierProvider’s obligations under this Contract Agreement that are Subsub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier Provider shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 27.5 The Supplier Provider shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the SupplierProvider’s compliance with this Contract Agreement for the purposes of: 24.5.1 27.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 27.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 27.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier Provider and may require the Supplier Provider to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 27 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier Provider under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇. 24.7 27.7 The Supplier Provider shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this ContractAgreement. 24.8 27.8 The Supplier Provider shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the SupplierProvider’s compliance with the requirements of this ContractAgreement.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this ContractFramework Agreement. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract subcontract any of its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract Framework Agreement that are Sub-contracted subcontracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract Framework Agreement for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this ContractFramework Agreement.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 25.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 25.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier and the Authority shall keep secure and maintain for the Term term of this Contract and six seven (67) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 25.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure by the Supplier and by the Authority and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 25.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, reasonable access to any the Supplier’s business premises and facilities, in each case as are used in relation to this Contract, together with books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. Any such access will be subject to the Authority agreeing to comply with reasonable security measures of the Supplier. 24.4 25.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its material obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative representatives during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, reasonable access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. Any such access will be subject to the Authority agreeing to comply with reasonable security measures of the Sub- contractor. 24.5 25.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 25.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 25.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 25.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. This Clause 24 25 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 25.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, Authority its authorised representatives and or any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 25.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract. 25.9 The reference to “authorised representatives” for the purposes of this Clause 25 of this Schedule 2 shall be to any members of staff of the Authority or a Contracting Authority only, and shall not to avoid doubt include any other third party.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 22 of these Call- off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 75.2 of this Schedule 211 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 . Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 . The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 . Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 75 of this Schedule 2 11 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇. The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 . The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 76.2 of this Schedule 211 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 . Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 . The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 . Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 76 of this Schedule 2 11 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇. The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 . The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 47.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 . Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 . The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 . Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 47 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 . The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 . The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 . Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty twenty-one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 . The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 . Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or and/ or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 . The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 . The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 22 of these Call- off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained by the Supplier for a the longer of: 24.2.1 twelve (12) years; or 24.2.2 the relevant period applicable to that record as set out in the Records Management Code of twenty one (21) years Practice for Health and Social Care 2021 available at ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇/information-governance/guidance/records- management-code/records-management-code-of-practice-2021/ or any successor guidance issued from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contracttime to time. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised tender title representative (who for the avoidance of doubt shall enter into obligations of confidentiality and non-use the same as those in Schedule 3 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions in respect of the Suppliers’ Confidential Information) during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. The Supplier shall provide all reasonable cooperation with such audit and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative(s) if requested. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) monthsMonths, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate provide all reasonable cooperation with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Without limitation to the generality of Clause 24.3 of this Error! Reference source not found. of these Call-off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 22 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 . Not Used. The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 . Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 . The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 . The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract. OPEN BOOK DATA The Supplier acknowledges the Authority’s need for complete transparency in the way in which the Charges are calculated. During the Term, and for a period of seven (7) years following the end of the Term, the Supplier shall: maintain and retain the Open Book Data; and disclose and allow the Authority and/or its authorised representative access to the Open Book Data.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 25.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 25.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.2 25.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.3 The Authority 25.3 NHS Supply Chain shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this ContractFramework Agreement. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority NHS Supply Chain or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.4 25.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement, the Authority NHS Supply Chain shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority NHS Supply Chain or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract Framework Agreement that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority NHS Supply Chain or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 25.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority NHS Supply Chain or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract Framework Agreement for the purposes of: 24.5.1 25.5.1 the examination and certification of the AuthorityNHS Supply Chain’s accounts; or 24.5.2 25.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority NHS Supply Chain has used its resources. 24.6 25.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 25 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a Revision: 7 August 2017 Page 27 of 90 requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections section 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 25.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the AuthorityNHS Supply Chain, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.8 25.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority NHS Supply Chain to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this ContractFramework Agreement.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 36.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Framework Agreement. Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 Framework Agreement. The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this ContractFramework Agreement. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Framework Agreement. Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract Framework Agreement that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract Framework Agreement for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 36 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇. The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 Framework Agreement. The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this ContractFramework Agreement.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection Revision: 5 January 2018 Page 39 of 78 NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL) (registered number 00528867) of the accounts of the Supplier under sections section 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 22 of these Call- off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained by the Supplier for a the longer of: 24.2.1 twelve (12) years; or 24.2.2 the relevant period applicable to that record as set out in the Records Management Code of twenty one (21) years Practice for Health and Social Care 2021 available at ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇/information-governance/guidance/records- management-code/records-management-code-of-practice-2021/ or any successor guidance issued from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contracttime to time. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative (who for the avoidance of doubt shall enter into obligations of confidentiality and non-use the same as those in Schedule 3 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions in respect of the Suppliers’ Confidential Information) during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. The Supplier shall provide all reasonable cooperation with such audit and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative(s) if requested. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) monthsMonths, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate provide all reasonable cooperation with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Without limitation to the generality of Clause 24.3 of this Schedule 2 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 25.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 25.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier and the Authority shall keep secure and maintain for the Term term of this Contract and six seven (67) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 25.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure by the Supplier and by the Authority and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 25.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, reasonable access to any the Supplier’s business premises and facilities, in each case as are used in relation to this Contract, together with books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. Any such access will be subject to the Authority agreeing to comply with reasonable security measures of the Supplier. 24.4 25.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its material obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative representatives during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, reasonable access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-Sub- contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. Any such access will be subject to the Authority agreeing to comply with reasonable security measures of the Sub-contractor. 24.5 25.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 25.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 25.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 25.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. This Clause 24 25 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 25.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, Authority its authorised representatives and or any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 25.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract. 25.9 The reference to “authorised representatives” for the purposes of this Clause 25 of this Schedule 2 shall be to any members of staff of the Authority or a Contracting Authority only, and shall not to avoid doubt include any other third party.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 36.24 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Framework Agreement. Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 Framework Agreement. The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this ContractFramework Agreement. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Framework Agreement. Should the Supplier Sub-contract subcontract any of its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract Framework Agreement that are Sub-contracted subcontracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract Framework Agreement for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 13 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 . The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 Framework Agreement. The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this ContractFramework Agreement.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 The Authority Trust shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority Trust or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority Trust shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority Trust or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority Trust or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority Trust or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 (a) the examination and certification of the AuthorityTrust’s accounts; or 24.5.2 (b) any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority Trust has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the AuthorityTrust, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority Trust to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 22 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract subcontract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted subcontracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 of these Call- off Terms and Conditions does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 74.6 of this Schedule 213 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 . Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 . The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 . Should the Supplier Sub-contract subcontract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted subcontracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 13 of this Schedule 2 13 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 . The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 . The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this ContractFramework Agreement. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract Framework Agreement that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract Framework Agreement for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this ContractFramework Agreement.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 26.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 26.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 26.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty twenty-one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 26.3 The Authority Supplier shall comply with the Records Management Code of Practice in the maintenance of, retention of, and all other dealings with records kept in relation to this Contract. 26.4 The CCGs shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority CCGs or its their authorised representative representative(s) during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 26.5 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority CCGs shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority CCGs or its their authorised representative representative(s) during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority CCGs or its their authorised representative representative(s) if requested. 24.5 26.6 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority CCGs or its their authorised representativerepresentative(s), such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 26.6.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s CCGs’ accounts; or 24.5.2 26.6.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has CCGs have used its their resources. 24.6 26.7 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 26 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 26.8 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the AuthorityCCGs, its their representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 26.9 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority CCGs to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 1.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 . Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 . The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 . Should the Supplier Sub-contract subcontract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted subcontracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections section 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 . The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 . The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract subcontract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted subcontracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; oror THHNHSFT Terms and Conditions for the Provision of Services (Contract Version) (August 2013) Page 44 of 87 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections section 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 22 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract. 25.1 The Supplier shall take appropriate steps to ensure that neither the Supplier nor any Staff are placed in a position where, in the reasonable opinion of the Authority, there is or may be an actual conflict, or a potential conflict, between the pecuniary or personal interests of the Supplier and the duties owed to the Authority under the provisions of this Contract. The Supplier will disclose to the Authority full particulars of any such conflict of interest which may arise. 25.2 The Authority reserves the right to terminate this Contract immediately by notice in writing and/or to take such other steps it deems necessary where, in the reasonable opinion of the Authority, there is or may be an actual conflict, or a potential conflict, between the pecuniary or personal interests of the Supplier and the duties owed to the Authority under the provisions of this Contract. The actions of the Authority pursuant to this Clause 25.2 of this Schedule 2 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions shall not prejudice or affect any right of action or remedy which shall have accrued or shall subsequently accrue to the Authority. 25.3 The Supplier shall take all reasonable steps to prevent Fraud by Staff and the Supplier (including its owners, members and directors). The Supplier shall notify the Authority immediately if it has reason to suspect that any Fraud has occurred or is occurring or is likely to occur. 25.4 If the Supplier or its Staff commits Fraud the Authority may terminate this Contract and recover from the Supplier the amount of any direct loss suffered by the Authority resulting from the termination.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 22 of these Call- off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract.Contract.‌ 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: Docusign Envelope ID: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 23.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract.Contract.‌ 24.2 23.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 23.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five ten (510) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 23.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract subcontract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted subcontracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 23.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 23.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 23.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 23.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections section 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 23.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 23.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2requirement, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty twenty-one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours Normal Business Hours, having given advance written notice of no less than five ten (510) Business Days, reasonable access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this ContractContract at the Authority for this purpose provided: 24.3.1 the Parties (each acting reasonably and consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) shall agree any specific policies or other steps with which the Authority or its designated auditor shall comply (including to protect the security and confidentiality of other customers, to ensure the Supplier is not placed in breach of any other arrangement with any other customer and so as to comply with the remainder of this Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2); 24.3.2 such audits, inspections or information requests shall be limited to one in any consecutive 12-month period; 24.3.3 the Authority shall promptly (and in any event within one (1) Business Day) report any non-compliance identified by the audit, inspection or release of information to the Supplier; 24.3.4 the Authority shall ensure that all information obtained or generated by the Authority or its designated auditor in connection with such information requests, inspections and audits is kept strictly confidential (save for disclosure required by Law); and 24.3.5 the Authority shall ensure that each person acting on its behalf in connection with such audit or inspection (including the personnel of any third-party auditor) shall not by any act or omission cause or contribute to any damage, destruction, loss or corruption of or to any systems, equipment or data in the control or possession of the Supplier whilst conducting any such audit or inspection. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours Normal Business Hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five ten (510) Business Days, reasonable access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requestedrequested provided that the Authority shall ensure that the audit does not unreasonably disrupt the Supplier’s commercial operation. 24.5 Any audits carried out pursuant to Clause 24.3 or 24.4 of this Schedule 2 shall be at the Authority’s sole cost and risk. 24.6 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 24.6.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 24.6.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 24.7 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 24.8 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 24.9 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2requirement, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours Normal Business Hours, having given advance written notice of no less than five ten (510) Business Days, reasonable access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this ContractContract at the Authority for this purpose provided: 24.3.1 the Parties (each acting reasonably and consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) shall agree any specific policies or other steps with which the Authority or its designated auditor shall comply (including to protect the security and confidentiality of other customers, to ensure the Supplier is not placed in breach of any other arrangement with any other customer and so as to comply with the remainder of this Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2); 24.3.2 such audits, inspections or information requests shall be limited to one in any consecutive 12 month period; 24.3.3 the Authority shall promptly (and in any event within one (1) Business Day) report any non-compliance identified by the audit, inspection or release of information to the Supplier; 24.3.4 the Authority shall ensure that all information obtained or generated by the Authority or its designated auditor in connection with such information requests, inspections and audits is kept strictly confidential (save for disclosure required by Law); and 24.3.5 the Authority shall ensure that each person acting on its behalf in connection with such audit or inspection (including the personnel of any third party auditor) shall not by any act or omission cause or contribute to any damage, destruction, loss or corruption of or to any systems, equipment or data in the control or possession of the Supplier whilst conducting any such audit or inspection. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours Normal Business Hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five ten (510) Business Days, reasonable access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requestedrequested provided that the Authority shall ensure that the audit does not unreasonably disrupt the Supplier’s commercial operation. 24.5 Any audits carried out pursuant to Clause 24.3 or 24.4 of this Schedule 2 shall be at the Authority’s sole cost and risk. 24.6 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 24.6.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 24.6.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 24.7 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 24.8 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 24.9 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 22 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one six (216) years following the occurrence of the event. Records specifically relating to accidents will be retained for twelve (12) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contractreporting date. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s 's compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s 's compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s 's obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s 's compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s 's accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s 's compliance with the requirements of this Contract. 25.1 The Supplier shall take appropriate steps to ensure that neither the Supplier nor any Staff are placed in a position where, in the reasonable opinion of the Authority, there is or may be an actual conflict, or a potential conflict, between the pecuniary or personal interests of the Supplier and the duties owed to the Authority under the provisions of this Contract. The Supplier will disclose to the Authority full particulars of any such conflict of interest which may arise. 25.2 The Authority reserves the right to terminate this Contract immediately by notice in writing and/or to take such other steps it deems necessary where, in the reasonable opinion of the Authority, there is or may be an actual conflict, or a potential conflict, between the pecuniary or personal interests of the Supplier and the duties owed to the Authority under the provisions of this Contract. The actions of the Authority pursuant to this Clause 25.2 of this Schedule 2 of these Call- off Terms and Conditions shall not prejudice or affect any right of action or remedy which shall have accrued or shall subsequently accrue to the Authority. 25.3 The Supplier shall take all reasonable steps to prevent Fraud by Staff and the Supplier (including its owners, members and directors). The Supplier shall notify the Authority immediately if it has reason to suspect that any Fraud has occurred or is occurring or is likely to occur. 25.4 If the Supplier or its Staff commits Fraud the Authority may terminate this Contract and recover from the Supplier the amount of any direct loss suffered by the Authority resulting from the termination.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six seven (67) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury injury, such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative representative, during normal business hours and having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, to access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative representative, during normal business hours hours, no more than once in any twelve (12) months, and having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, to access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, representative such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier Supplier, and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. This Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 25.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 25.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.2 25.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.3 The Authority 25.3 NHS Supply Chain shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this ContractFramework Agreement. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority NHS Supply Chain or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.4 25.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement, the Authority NHS Supply Chain shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority NHS Supply Chain or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract Framework Agreement that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority NHS Supply Chain or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 25.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority NHS Supply Chain or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract Framework Agreement for the purposes of: 24.5.1 25.5.1 the examination and certification of the AuthorityNHS Supply Chain’s accounts; or 24.5.2 25.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority NHS Supply Chain has used its resources. 24.6 25.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 25 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a Revision: 7 August 2017 Page 25 of 59 requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections section 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 25.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the AuthorityNHS Supply Chain, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.8 25.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority NHS Supply Chain to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this ContractFramework Agreement.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 31.2 of this Schedule 22 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 . Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 . The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 . Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 31 of this Schedule 2 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇. The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 . The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty twenty-one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives representatives, and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation investigation, or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 20 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 0 of these Call-off Terms and Conditions does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2Call-Off Terms and Conditions, the Supplier Cascade supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Call-Off Contract. 24.2 . Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty twenty-one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Call-Off Contract. 24.3 . The Contracting Authority shall have the right to audit the SupplierCascade supplier ’s compliance with this Call-Off Contract. The Supplier Cascade supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Contracting Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the SupplierCascade supplier ’s compliance with its obligations under this Call-Off Contract. 24.4 . Should the Supplier Cascade supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Call-Off Contract, the Contracting Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier Cascade supplier shall procure permission for the Contracting Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the SupplierCascade supplier ’s obligations under this Call-Off Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier Cascade supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Contracting Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier Cascade supplier shall grant to the Contracting Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the SupplierCascade supplier ’s compliance with this Call-Off Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Contracting Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(16 (1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Contracting Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier Cascade supplier and may require the Supplier Cascade supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 Call-Off Terms and Conditions does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier Cascade supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 . The Supplier Cascade supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Contracting Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Call-Off Contract. 24.8 . The Supplier Cascade supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Contracting Authority to evidence the SupplierCascade supplier ’s compliance with the requirements of this Call-Off Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 . Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 . The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 . Should the Supplier Sub-contract subcontract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted subcontracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 . The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 : the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 or any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 . The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections section 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 . The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 . The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this Contract. 24.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this Contract. 24.3 The Authority shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this Contract. 24.4 . Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this Contract, the Authority shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 24.4 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract for the purposes of: 24.5.1 24.4.1 the examination and certification of the Authority’s accounts; or 24.5.2 24.4.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority has used its resources. 24.6 24.5 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 24.6 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the Authority, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this Contract. 24.8 24.7 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Records retention and right of audit. 24.1 25.1 Subject to any statutory requirement and Clause 24.2 25.2 of this Schedule 2, the Supplier shall keep secure and maintain for the Term and six (6) years afterwards, or such longer period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of all matters relating to this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.2 25.2 Where any records could be relevant to a claim for personal injury such records shall be kept secure and maintained for a period of twenty one (21) years from the date of expiry or earlier termination of this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.3 The Authority 25.3 NHS Supply Chain shall have the right to audit the Supplier’s compliance with this ContractFramework Agreement. The Supplier shall permit or procure permission for the Authority NHS Supply Chain or its authorised representative during normal business hours having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records reasonably required to audit the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.4 25.4 Should the Supplier Sub-contract any of its obligations under this ContractFramework Agreement, the Authority NHS Supply Chain shall have the right to audit and inspect such third party. The Supplier shall procure permission for the Authority NHS Supply Chain or its authorised representative during normal business hours no more than once in any twelve (12) months, having given advance written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days, access to any premises and facilities, books and records used in the performance of the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract Framework Agreement that are Sub-contracted to such third party. The Supplier shall cooperate with such audit and inspection and accompany the Authority NHS Supply Chain or its authorised representative if requested. 24.5 25.5 The Supplier shall grant to the Authority NHS Supply Chain or its authorised representative, such access to those records as they may reasonably require in order to check the Supplier’s compliance with this Contract Framework Agreement for the purposes of: 24.5.1 25.5.1 the examination and certification of the AuthorityNHS Supply Chain’s accounts; or 24.5.2 25.5.2 any examination pursuant to section 6(1) of the National Audit Act 1983 of the economic efficiency and effectiveness with which the Authority NHS Supply Chain has used its resources. 24.6 25.6 The Comptroller and Auditor General may examine such documents as they may reasonably require which are owned, held or otherwise within the control of the Supplier and may require the Supplier to provide such oral and/or written explanations as they consider necessary. Clause 24 25 of this Schedule 2 does not constitute a Revision: 7 August 2017 Page 26 of 70 requirement or agreement for the examination, certification or inspection of the accounts of the Supplier under sections section 6(3)(d) and 6(5) of the National Audit Act 1983. 24.7 25.7 The Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation to the AuthorityNHS Supply Chain, its representatives and any regulatory body in relation to any audit, review, investigation or enquiry carried out in relation to the subject matter of this ContractFramework Agreement. 24.8 25.8 The Supplier shall provide all reasonable information as may be reasonably requested by the Authority NHS Supply Chain to evidence the Supplier’s compliance with the requirements of this ContractFramework Agreement.