Clifford Chance
OFT clarifies its approach to review of NHS mergers
26 March 2013
On 22 March 2013 the OFT published a "Frequently Asked Questions" document setting out further details on its remit and role in respect of National Health Service ("NHS") mergers.
Notably, the FAQ highlight the OFT's broad remit to review mergers between NHS foundation trusts and NHS trusts as well as mergers between NHS FTs, and potentially also reconfigurations such as asset swaps, outsourcing and supply agreements.
