NHS England, integrated care boards (ICBs), NHS trusts, NHS foundation trusts, local authorities and combined authorities (relevant authorities and each one a relevant authority) must have regard to this guidance when arranging services in scope of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), as set out in the which came into force on 1 January 2024. Where a relevant authority departs from this guidance it should be able to explain the reasons for doing so and keep appropriate records of its decision-making to do so.
NHS England » The Provider Selection Regime: statutory guidance
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