Common use of Accounting and Payments Clause in Contracts

Accounting and Payments. 5.1 The total NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research Funding shall not exceed the amounts detailed in Section 4. Subject to the conditions set out in Section 3, the Provider is free to administer the funds without further reference to the Authority. Payments to third parties remain the responsibility of the Provider who shall ensure such payments are made promptly. 5.2 Payments will be made by the Authority on the basis of the dates and amounts specified in Section 4. The Authority may suspend this payment schedule at any time if in its opinion reasonable progress on the activities is not being maintained, or the reports specified at Condition 12 of Section 2 and paragraph 2 of section 4 are not submitted. The Authority may request at any time such evidence as may reasonably be required that the Provider has spent the amounts paid. To facilitate this the Provider shall maintain its financial records relating to the Agreement for a period not less than two years after the end of the Completion Date. 5.3 The Provider grants to the Authority and to any statutory or regulatory auditors of the Authority and to their authorised agents the right of reasonable access to (and if necessary to copy) the relevant financial records during normal business hours. 5.4 The Provider shall provide all reasonable assistance at all times during the currency of the Agreement and during the period of two years after termination or expiry of this Agreement for the purposes of allowing the Authority to obtain such information as is necessary to fulfil the Authority's obligations to supply information for Parliamentary, Governmental, Judicial or other administrative purposes and/or to carry out an audit of the Provider's compliance with this Agreement including all activities, performance, security and integrity in connection therewith. 5.5 If at any time an overpayment has been made to the Provider for any reason whatsoever, the amount of such overpayment shall be taken into account in assessing any further payments, or shall be recoverable from the Provider.

Accounting and Payments. 5.1 3.1 The total NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research Funding amount to be paid by the Authority to the Contractor in any financial year shall not exceed the amounts amount detailed in Section 4. Subject to these limits the conditions set out in Section 3, the Provider Contractor is free to administer the funds within the terms of this Agreement without further reference to the Authority. . 3.2 Payments to third parties remain the responsibility of the Provider Contractor who shall ensure that such payments are made promptly. 5.2 Payments 3.3 During the Project Period, payments will be made by the Authority on the basis of the in accordance with dates and amounts specified in Section 4. The Authority may suspend this payment schedule at any time if in its opinion the view of the Authority reasonable progress on the activities is Project has not being been maintained, or the reports specified at have not been submitted as required under Condition 12 of Section 2 and paragraph 2 of section 4 are not submitted. 14. 3.4 The Authority may request at any time such evidence as may reasonably be required that the Provider Contractor has spent used the amounts paidpaid in accordance with Section 4 in connection with the Project. To facilitate this the Provider The Contractor shall maintain its proper financial records relating to the Agreement Project at all times during the Project Period and for a period not less than of two (2) years after the end of the Completion DateProject Period. 5.3 3.5 The Provider Contractor shall not make any change in the total remuneration (whether by inflationary pay increases, annual increments and performance-related pay), conditions of service or numbers of staff engaged on the project which will require a change in the total amount payable, or make material changes to the Research detailed in Section 3, without prior written approval being given by the Authority. 3.6 The Contractor grants to the Authority and to any statutory or regulatory auditors of the Authority and to their authorised agents the right of reasonable access to (and if necessary to copy) the relevant financial records during normal business hours. 5.4 3.7 The Provider Contractor shall provide all reasonable assistance at all times during the currency of the Agreement and during the period of two years after termination or expiry of this Agreement for the purposes of allowing the Authority to obtain such information as is necessary to fulfil the Authority's obligations to supply information for Parliamentary, Governmental, Judicial or other administrative purposes and/or to carry out an audit of the ProviderContractor's compliance with this Agreement including all activities, performance, security and integrity in connection therewith. 5.5 3.8 On completion of the Project Period, the final payment in respect of costs properly incurred under the Agreement will be paid by the Authority to the Contractor within 30 (thirty) days, provided that: 3.8.1 the Project has been completed to the satisfaction of the Authority; 3.8.2 the reports required under Conditions 14 and 15 have been submitted by the Contractor and accepted by the Authority; 3.8.3 agreement has been reached in respect of any items remaining for disposal; and 3.8.4 a Final Statement of Expenditure has been submitted by the Contractor in accordance with Section 4. 3.9 The Authority shall be under no obligation to make any payment on claims received more than six (6) months after the due Completion Date and there will be a general presumption against paying claims received after this date, unless an extension has been agreed in writing. 3.10 If at any time an overpayment has been made to the Provider Contractor for any reason whatsoever, the amount of such overpayment shall be taken into account in assessing any further payments, or shall be recoverable from the ProviderContractor at the Authority's discretion.

Accounting and Payments. 5.1 4.1. The total NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research Funding amount to be paid by the NC3Rs to the Contractor shall not exceed the amounts detailed amount set out in Section Schedule 4. Subject to these limits the conditions set out in Section 3, the Provider Contractor is free to administer the funds Funding within the terms of this Agreement without further reference to the AuthorityNC3Rs. 4.2. Payments to third parties shall remain the responsibility of the Provider Contractor who shall ensure that such payments are made promptly. 5.2 Payments 4.3. During the Project Period, payments of Funding will be made by the Authority on the basis of the NC3Rs in accordance with dates and amounts specified in Section Schedule 4. The Authority NC3Rs may suspend this payment schedule at any time if in its opinion reasonable the view of the Project Management Team, acting reasonably, satisfactory progress on the activities is Project has not being been maintained, or the reports specified at Condition 12 of Section 2 have not been submitted as required under Clauses 11 and paragraph 2 of section 4 are not submitted12. 4.4. The Authority Contractor shall comply with Schedule 3. The NC3Rs may request at any time such evidence as may reasonably be required that the Provider Contractor has spent used the amounts paidFunding paid in accordance with Schedule 3 in connection with the Project. To facilitate this the Provider The Contractor shall maintain its proper financial records relating to the Agreement Project at all times during the Project Period and for a period not less than two of six (6) years after the end of the Completion DateProject Period. 5.3 4.5. The Provider Contractor shall not make any material changes to the work detailed in Schedule 3, or the total Funding amount payable under the Contract, without prior written approval being given by the NC3Rs. 4.6. The Contractor grants to the Authority NC3Rs and to any statutory or regulatory auditors of the Authority NC3Rs and to their authorised agents the right of reasonable access to (and if necessary to copy) the relevant financial records during normal business hourshours on dates and times to be agreed between the Contractor and the NC3Rs. 5.4 The Provider shall provide all reasonable assistance at all times during the currency of the Agreement and during the period of two years after termination or expiry of this Agreement for the purposes of allowing the Authority to obtain such information as is necessary to fulfil the Authority's obligations to supply information for Parliamentary, Governmental, Judicial or other administrative purposes and/or to carry out an audit of the Provider's compliance with this Agreement including all activities, performance, security and integrity in connection therewith. 5.5 4.7. If at any time an overpayment has been made to the Provider Contractor for any reason whatsoever, the amount of such overpayment shall be taken into account in the assessing of any further Funding payments, or shall be recoverable from the ProviderContractor at the NC3Rs discretion. 4.8. The Contractor shall keep and maintain until six (6) years after this Agreement has been completed, or as long a period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of the Project including records of: 4.8.1. all aspects of the Project; 4.8.2. all expenditure reimbursed by the NC3Rs; 4.8.3. all payments of Funding made by the NC3Rs;

Accounting and Payments. 5.1 4.1. The total NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research Funding amount to be paid by the NC3Rs to the Contractor shall not exceed the amounts amount detailed in Section 4. Subject to these limits the conditions set out in Section 3, the Provider Contractor is free to administer the funds within the terms of this Agreement without further reference to the AuthorityNC3Rs. 4.2. Payments to third parties shall remain the responsibility of the Provider Contractor who shall ensure that such payments are made promptly. 5.2 Payments 4.3. During the Project Period, payments will be made by the Authority on the basis of the NC3Rs in accordance with dates and amounts specified in Section 4. The Authority NC3Rs may suspend this payment schedule at any time if in its opinion reasonable the view of the Project Management Team, acting reasonably, satisfactory progress on the activities is Project has not being been maintained, or the reports specified at Condition 12 of Section 2 have not been submitted as required under Clauses 11 and paragraph 2 of section 4 are not submitted12. 4.4. The Authority NC3Rs may request at any time such evidence as may reasonably be required that the Provider Contractor has spent used the amounts paidpaid in accordance with Section 4 in connection with the Project. To facilitate this the Provider The Contractor shall maintain its proper financial records relating to the Agreement Project at all times during the Project Period and for a period not less than two of six (6) years after the end of the Completion DateProject Period. 5.3 4.5. The Provider Contractor shall not make any material changes to the work detailed in Section 3, or the total amount payable under the Contract, without prior written approval being given by the NC3Rs. 4.6. The Contractor grants to the Authority NC3Rs and to any statutory or regulatory auditors of the Authority NC3Rs and to their authorised authorized agents the right of reasonable access to (and if necessary to copy) the relevant financial records during normal business hourshours on dates and times to be agreed between the Contractor and the NC3Rs. 5.4 The Provider shall provide all reasonable assistance at all times during the currency of the Agreement and during the period of two years after termination or expiry of this Agreement for the purposes of allowing the Authority to obtain such information as is necessary to fulfil the Authority's obligations to supply information for Parliamentary, Governmental, Judicial or other administrative purposes and/or to carry out an audit of the Provider's compliance with this Agreement including all activities, performance, security and integrity in connection therewith. 5.5 4.7. If at any time an overpayment has been made to the Provider Contractor for any reason whatsoever, the amount of such overpayment shall be taken into account in the assessing of any further payments, or shall be recoverable from the ProviderContractor at the NC3Rs discretion. 4.8. The Contractor shall keep and maintain until six (6) years after this Agreement has been completed, or as long a period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of the Project including records of: 4.8.1. all aspects of the Project; 4.8.2. all expenditure reimbursed by the NC3Rs; and 4.8.3. all payments made by the NC3Rs

Accounting and Payments. 5.1 6.1 The total NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research Funding amount to be paid by the Authority to the Contractor in any financial year shall not exceed the amounts amount detailed in Section 4. Payments shall be made at the times and in the manner set out in Section 4. Subject to these limits the conditions set out in Section 3, the Provider Contractor is free to administer the funds within the terms of this Agreement without further reference to the Authority. . 6.2 Payments to third parties remain the responsibility of the Provider Contractor who shall ensure that such payments are made promptly. 5.2 Payments 6.3 Once the Project has started, payments will be made by the Authority on the basis of the dates and amounts as specified in Section 4. The Authority may suspend this payment schedule payments at any time if in its opinion should it become apparent that reasonable progress on the activities Project is not being maintained, . 6.4 If the Contractor makes a claim for disbursement or expenses then the reports specified at Condition 12 of Section 2 and paragraph 2 of section 4 are not submitted. The Authority may request at any time such evidence as may reasonably be required that the Provider Contractor has spent in fact expended the amounts paidclaimed. To facilitate this the Provider Contractor shall maintain its financial records relating to the Agreement Project for a period not less than two 2 (two) years after the end of the Completion DateProject Period. 5.3 6.5 The Provider Contractor shall not make any change in the remuneration (whether by inflationary pay increases, annual increments and performance-related pay), conditions of service or numbers of staff engaged on the Project which will require a change in the total amount payable, or make material changes to the Research detailed in Section 3 without prior written approval being given by the Authority. 6.6 The Contractor grants to the Authority and to any statutory or regulatory auditors of the Authority and to their authorised agents the right of reasonable access to (and if necessary to copy) the relevant financial records during normal business hours. 5.4 6.7 The Provider Contractor shall provide all reasonable assistance at all times during the currency of the Agreement and during the period of two years after termination or expiry of this Agreement for the purposes of allowing the Authority to obtain such information as is necessary to fulfil the Authority's obligations to supply information for Parliamentary, Governmental, Judicial or other administrative purposes and/or to carry out an audit of the ProviderContractor's compliance with this Agreement including all activities, performance, security and integrity in connection therewith. 5.5 6.8 On completion of the Project Period, the final payment in respect of costs properly incurred under the Agreement will be paid by the Authority to the Contractor within 30 (thirty) days, provided that: 6.8.1 the Project has been completed to the satisfaction of the Authority and the final report has been received and accepted in accordance with Condition 18, and a final statement of expenditure has been submitted by the Contractor in accordance with Section 5, paragraph 4.3. 6.9 If at any time an overpayment has been made to the Provider Contractor for any reason whatsoever, the amount of such overpayment shall be taken into account in assessing any further payments, or shall be recoverable from the ProviderContractor at the Authority's discretion.

Accounting and Payments. 5.1 4.1. The total NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research Funding amount to be paid by the NC3Rs to the Contractor shall not exceed the amounts detailed amount set out in Section Schedule 4. Subject to these limits the conditions set out in Section 3, the Provider Contractor is free to administer the funds Funding within the terms of this Agreement without further reference to the AuthorityNC3Rs. 4.2. Payments to third parties shall remain the responsibility of the Provider Contractor who shall ensure that such payments are made promptly. 5.2 Payments 4.3. During the Project Period, payments of Funding will be made by the Authority on the basis of the NC3Rs in accordance with dates and amounts specified in Section Schedule 4. The Authority NC3Rs may suspend this payment schedule at any time if in its opinion reasonable the view of the Project Management Team, acting reasonably, satisfactory progress on the activities is Project has not being been maintained, or the reports specified at Condition 12 of Section 2 have not been submitted as required under Clauses 11 and paragraph 2 of section 4 are not submitted12. 4.4. The Authority Contractor shall comply with Schedule 3. The NC3Rs may request at any time such evidence as may reasonably be required that the Provider Contractor has spent used the amounts paidFunding paid in accordance with Schedule 4 in connection with the Project. To facilitate this the Provider The Contractor shall maintain its proper financial records relating to the Agreement Project at all times during the Project Period and for a period not less than two of six (6) years after the end of the Completion DateProject Period. 5.3 4.5. The Provider Contractor shall not make any material changes to the work detailed in Schedule 3, or the total Funding payable under the Contract, without prior written approval being given by the NC3Rs. 4.6. The Contractor grants to the Authority NC3Rs and to any statutory or regulatory auditors of the Authority NC3Rs and to their authorised agents the right of reasonable access to (and if necessary to copy) the relevant financial records during normal business hourshours on dates and times to be agreed between the Contractor and the NC3Rs. 5.4 The Provider shall provide all reasonable assistance at all times during the currency of the Agreement and during the period of two years after termination or expiry of this Agreement for the purposes of allowing the Authority to obtain such information as is necessary to fulfil the Authority's obligations to supply information for Parliamentary, Governmental, Judicial or other administrative purposes and/or to carry out an audit of the Provider's compliance with this Agreement including all activities, performance, security and integrity in connection therewith. 5.5 4.7. If at any time an overpayment has been made to the Provider Contractor for any reason whatsoever, the amount of such overpayment shall be taken into account in the assessing of any further Funding payments, or shall be recoverable from the ProviderContractor at the NC3Rs discretion. 4.8. The Contractor shall keep and maintain until six (6) years after this Agreement has been completed, or as long a period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of the Project including records of: 4.8.1. all aspects of the Project; 4.8.2. all expenditure reimbursed by the NC3Rs; and 4.8.3. all payments of Funding made by the NC3Rs

Accounting and Payments. 5.1 The total NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research Development Grant Funding shall not exceed the amounts detailed in Section 4. Subject to the conditions set out in Section 3, the Provider is free to administer the funds without further reference to the Authority. Payments to third parties remain the responsibility of the Provider who shall ensure such payments are made promptly. 5.2 Payments will be made by the Authority on the basis of the dates and amounts specified in Section 4. The Authority may suspend this payment schedule at any time if in its opinion reasonable progress on the activities is not being maintained, or the reports specified at Condition 12 of Section 2 and paragraph 2 of section 4 are not submitted. The Authority may request at any time such evidence as may reasonably be required that the Provider has spent the amounts paid. To facilitate this the Provider shall maintain its financial records relating to the Agreement for a period not less than two years after the end of the Completion Date. 5.3 The Provider grants to the Authority and to any statutory or regulatory auditors of the Authority and to their authorised agents the right of reasonable access to (and if necessary to copy) the relevant financial records during normal business hours. 5.4 The Provider shall provide all reasonable assistance at all times during the currency of the Agreement and during the period of two years after termination or expiry of this Agreement for the purposes of allowing the Authority to obtain such information as is necessary to fulfil the Authority's obligations to supply information for Parliamentary, Governmental, Judicial or other administrative purposes and/or to carry out an audit of the Provider's compliance with this Agreement including all activities, performance, security and integrity in connection therewith. 5.5 If at any time an overpayment has been made to the Provider for any reason whatsoever, the amount of such overpayment shall be taken into account in assessing any further payments, or shall be recoverable from the Provider.

Accounting and Payments. 5.1 6.1 The total NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research Funding amount to be paid by the Authority to the Contractor in any financial year shall not exceed the amounts amount detailed in Section 4. Payments shall be made at the times and in the manner set out in Section 4. Subject to these limits the conditions set out in Section 3, the Provider Contractor is free to administer the funds within the terms of this Agreement without further reference to the Authority. . 6.2 Payments to third parties remain the responsibility of the Provider Contractor who shall ensure that such payments are made promptly. 5.2 Payments 6.3 Once the Programme has started, payments will be made by the Authority on the basis of the dates and amounts as specified in Section 4. The Authority may suspend this payment schedule payments at any time if in its opinion should it become apparent that reasonable progress on the activities Programme is not being maintained, maintained or the reports specified at Condition 12 of Section 2 have not been submitted as required under Conditions 18 and paragraph 2 of section 4 are not submitted. 19. 6.4 The Authority may request at any time such evidence as may reasonably be required that the Provider Contractor has spent used the amounts paidpaid in accordance with Section 4 in connection with the Programme. To facilitate this the Provider The Contractor shall maintain its proper financial records relating to the Programme at all times during the Agreement Period and for a period not less than of two years after the end of the Completion DateAgreement Period. 5.3 6.5 The Provider Contractor shall not make any change in the remuneration (whether by inflationary pay increases, annual increments and performance-related pay), conditions of service or numbers of staff engaged on the Programme which will require a change in the total amount payable, or make material changes to the Research detailed in Section 3 without prior written approval being given by the Authority. 6.6 The Contractor grants to the Authority and to any statutory or regulatory auditors of the Authority and to their authorised agents the right of reasonable access to (and if necessary to copy) the relevant financial records during normal business hours. 5.4 6.7 The Provider Contractor shall provide all reasonable assistance at all times during the currency of the Agreement and during the period of two years after termination or expiry of this Agreement for the purposes of allowing the Authority to obtain such information as is necessary to fulfil the Authority's obligations to supply information for Parliamentary, Governmental, Judicial or other administrative purposes and/or to carry out an audit of the ProviderContractor's compliance with this Agreement including all activities, performance, security and integrity in connection therewith. 5.5 6.8 If at any time an overpayment has been made to the Provider Contractor for any reason whatsoever, the amount of such overpayment shall be taken into account in assessing any further payments, or shall be recoverable from the ProviderContractor at the Authority’s discretion. 6.9 The Authority shall be under no obligation to make any payment on claims received more than six months after the due Completion Date and there will be a general presumption against paying claims received after this date, unless an extension has been agreed in writing.

Accounting and Payments. 5.1 4.1. The total NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research Funding amount to be paid by the NC3Rs to the Contractor shall not exceed the amounts amount detailed in Section 4. Subject to these limits the conditions set out in Section 3, the Provider Contractor is free to administer the funds within the terms of this Agreement without further reference to the AuthorityNC3Rs. 4.2. Payments to third parties shall remain the responsibility of the Provider Contractor who shall ensure that such payments are made promptly. 5.2 Payments 4.3. During the Project Period, payments will be made by the Authority on the basis of the NC3Rs in accordance with dates and amounts specified in Section 4. The Authority NC3Rs may suspend this payment schedule at any time if in its opinion reasonable the view of the Project Management Team, acting reasonably, satisfactory progress on the activities is Project has not being been maintained, or the reports specified at Condition 12 of Section 2 have not been submitted as required under Clauses 11 and paragraph 2 of section 4 are not submitted12. 4.4. The Authority NC3Rs may request at any time such evidence as may reasonably be required that the Provider Contractor has spent used the amounts paidpaid in accordance with Section 4 in connection with the Project. To facilitate this the Provider The Contractor shall maintain its proper financial records relating to the Agreement Project at all times during the Project Period and for a period not less than two of six (6) years after the end of the Completion DateProject Period. 5.3 4.5. The Provider Contractor shall not make any material changes to the work detailed in Section 3, or the total amount payable under the Contract, without prior written approval being given by the NC3Rs. 4.6. The Contractor grants to the Authority NC3Rs and to any statutory or regulatory auditors of the Authority NC3Rs and to their authorised agents the right of reasonable access to (and if necessary to copy) the relevant financial records during normal business hours.authorized 5.4 The Provider shall provide all reasonable assistance at all times during the currency of the Agreement and during the period of two years after termination or expiry of this Agreement for the purposes of allowing the Authority to obtain such information as is necessary to fulfil the Authority's obligations to supply information for Parliamentary, Governmental, Judicial or other administrative purposes and/or to carry out an audit of the Provider's compliance with this Agreement including all activities, performance, security and integrity in connection therewith. 5.5 4.7. If at any time an overpayment has been made to the Provider Contractor for any reason whatsoever, the amount of such overpayment shall be taken into account in the assessing of any further payments, or shall be recoverable from the ProviderContractor at the NC3Rs discretion. 4.8. The Contractor shall keep and maintain until six (6) years after this Agreement has been completed, or as long a period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of the Project including records of: 4.8.1. all aspects of the Project; 4.8.2. all expenditure reimbursed by the NC3Rs; and 4.8.3. all payments made by the NC3Rs

Accounting and Payments. 5.1 6.1 The total NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research Funding amount to be paid by the Authority to the Contractor in any financial year shall not exceed the amounts amount detailed in Section 4. Payments shall be made at the times and in the manner set out in Section 4. Subject to these limits the conditions set out in Section 3, the Provider Contractor is free to administer the funds within the terms of this Agreement without further reference to the Authority. . 6.2 Payments to third parties remain the responsibility of the Provider Contractor who shall ensure that such payments are made promptly. 5.2 Payments 6.3 Once the Project has started, payments will be made by the Authority on the basis of the in accordance with dates and amounts specified in Section 4. The Authority may suspend this payment schedule payments at any time if in its the reasonable opinion of the Authority reasonable progress on the activities Project is not being maintained, . In such case the Authority will explain its view and the reasons for suspension of payment and the Parties will meet to discuss how the situation can be rectified. 6.4 If the Contractor makes a claim for disbursement or expenses then the reports specified at Condition 12 of Section 2 and paragraph 2 of section 4 are not submitted. The Authority may request at any time such evidence as may reasonably be required that the Provider Contractor has spent in fact expended the amounts paidclaimed. To facilitate this the Provider Contractor shall maintain its financial records relating to the Agreement Project for a period not less than two (2) years after the end of the Completion DateProject Period. 5.3 6.5 The Provider Contractor shall not make any change in the remuneration (whether by inflationary pay increases, annual increments and performance-related pay), conditions of service or numbers of staff engaged on the Project which will require a change in the total amount payable, or make material changes to the Research detailed in Section 3 without prior written approval being given by the Authority. 6.6 The Contractor grants to the Authority and to any statutory or regulatory auditors of the Authority and to their authorised agents the right of reasonable access to (and if necessary to copy) the relevant financial records during normal business hours. 5.4 6.7 The Provider Contractor shall provide all reasonable assistance at all times during the currency of the Agreement and during the period of two (2) years after termination or expiry of this Agreement for the purposes of allowing the Authority to obtain such information as is necessary to fulfil the Authority's obligations to supply information for Parliamentary, Governmental, Judicial or other administrative purposes and/or to carry out an audit of the ProviderContractor's compliance with this Agreement including all activities, performance, security and integrity in connection therewith. 5.5 6.8 On completion of the Project Period, the final payment in respect of costs properly incurred under the Agreement will be paid by the Authority to the Contractor within thirty (30) days, provided that the Project has been completed in a satisfactory manner, the Final Report and final summary report have been received and accepted in accordance with Condition 19, and a Final Statement of Expenditure has been submitted by the Contractor, in accordance with Section 4. 6.9 The Authority shall be under no obligation to make any payment on claims received more than six (6) months after the due Completion Date and there will be a general presumption against paying claims received after this date, unless an extension has been agreed in writing. 6.10 If at any time an overpayment has been made to the Provider Contractor for any reason whatsoever, the amount of such overpayment shall be taken into account in assessing any further payments, or shall be recoverable from the ProviderContractor at the Authority's discretion within two (2) years from the Completion Date.

Accounting and Payments. 5.1 4.1 The total NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research Funding amount to be paid by the RSSB to the Contractor shall not exceed the amounts amount detailed in Section 4. Subject to these limits the conditions set out in Section 3, the Provider Contractor is free to administer the funds within the terms of this Agreement without further reference to the Authority. RSSB. 4.2 Payments to third parties shall remain the responsibility of the Provider Contractor who shall ensure that such payments are made promptly. 5.2 Payments 4.3 During the Project Period, payments will be made by the Authority on the basis of the RSSB in accordance with dates and amounts specified in Section 4. The Authority RSSB may suspend this payment schedule at any time if in its opinion reasonable the view of the RSSB, acting reasonably, satisfactory progress on the activities is Project has not being been maintained, or the reports specified at Condition 12 of Section 2 have not been submitted as required under Conditions 14 and paragraph 2 of section 4 are not submitted. 15. 4.4 The Authority RSSB may request at any time such evidence as may reasonably be required that the Provider Contractor has spent used the amounts paidpaid in accordance with Section 4 in connection with the Project. To facilitate this the Provider The Contractor shall maintain its proper financial records relating to the Agreement Project at all times during the Project Period and for a period not less than two of six years after the end of the Completion DateProject Period. 5.3 4.5 The Provider Contractor shall not make any material changes to the work detailed in Section 3, or the total amount payable under the Contract, without prior written approval being given by the RSSB. 4.6 The Contractor grants to the Authority RSSB and to any statutory or regulatory auditors of the Authority RSSB and to their authorised agents the right of reasonable access to (and if necessary to copy) the relevant financial records during normal business hours. 5.4 4.7 The Provider Contractor shall provide all reasonable assistance at all times during the currency of the Agreement and during the period of two years after termination or expiry of this Agreement for the purposes of allowing the Authority RSSB to obtain such information as is necessary to fulfil the AuthorityRSSB's obligations to supply information for Parliamentary, Governmental, Judicial or other administrative purposes and/or to carry out an audit of the ProviderContractor's compliance with this Agreement including all activities, performance, security and integrity in connection therewith. 5.5 4.8 On completion of the Project Period, the final payment in respect of costs properly incurred under the Agreement will be paid by the RSSB to the Contractor within 30 (thirty) days, provided that: 4.8.1 the Project has been completed to the reasonable satisfaction of the RSSB; 4.8.2 the reports required under Conditions 14 and 15 have been submitted by the Contractor; and 4.9 If at any time an overpayment has been made to the Provider Contractor for any reason whatsoever, the amount of such overpayment shall be taken into account in the assessing of any further payments, or shall be recoverable from the ProviderContractor at the RSSB's discretion. 4.10 The Contractor shall keep and maintain until six years after this Agreement has been completed, or as long a period as may be agreed between the parties, full and accurate records of the Project including: 4.10.1 all aspects of the Project; 4.10.2 all expenditure reimbursed by the RSSB; and 4.10.3 all payments made by the RSSB. and the Contractor shall on request afford the RSSB or the RSSB's representatives such access to those records as may be required in connection with the Agreement. 4.11 Where the Contractor enters into a Sub-Contract with a supplier or contractor for the purpose of performing the Agreement, it shall cause a term to be included in such a Sub-Contract that requires payment to be made of undisputed sums by the Contractor to the Sub-Contractor within a specified period not exceeding 30 days from the receipt of a valid invoice, as defined by the Sub-Contract requirements. 4.12 Wherever, under the Agreement, any sum of money is recoverable from or payable by the Contractor (including any sum that the Contractor is liable to pay to the RSSB in respect of any breach of the Agreement), the RSSB may unilaterally deduct that sum from any sum then due, or which at any later time may become due to the Contractor under the Agreement or under any other agreement or contract with the RSSB. 4.13 The Contractor shall make any payments due to the RSSB without any deduction whether by way of set- off, counterclaim, discount, abatement or otherwise, unless the Contractor has a valid court order requiring an amount equal to such deduction to be paid by the RSSB to the Contractor.

Accounting and Payments. 5.1 4.1. The total NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research Funding amount to be paid by the NC3Rs to the Contractor shall not exceed the amounts detailed amount set out in Section Schedule 4. Subject to these limits the conditions set out in Section 3, the Provider Contractor is free to administer the funds Funding within the terms of this Agreement without further reference to the AuthorityNC3Rs. 4.2. Payments to third parties shall remain the responsibility of the Provider Contractor who shall ensure that such payments are made promptly. 5.2 Payments 4.3. During the Project Period, payments of Funding will be made by the Authority on the basis of the NC3Rs in accordance with dates and amounts specified in Section Schedule 4. The Authority NC3Rs may suspend this payment schedule at any time if in its opinion reasonable the view of the Project Management Team, acting reasonably, satisfactory progress on the activities is Project has not being been maintained, or the reports specified at Condition 12 of Section 2 have not been submitted as required under Clauses 11 and paragraph 2 of section 4 are not submitted12. 4.4. The Authority Contractor shall comply with Schedule 3. The NC3Rs may request at any time such evidence as may reasonably be required that the Provider Contractor has spent used the amounts paidFunding paid in accordance with Schedule 4 in connection with the Project. To facilitate this the Provider The Contractor shall maintain its proper financial records relating to the Agreement Project at all times during the Project Period and for a period not less than two of six (6) years after the end of the Completion DateProject Period. 5.3 4.5. The Provider Contractor shall not make any material changes to the work detailed in Schedule 3, or the total Funding payable under the Contract, without prior written approval being given by the NC3Rs. 4.6. The Contractor grants to the Authority NC3Rs and to any statutory or regulatory auditors of the Authority NC3Rs and to their authorised agents the right of reasonable access to (and if necessary to copy) the relevant financial records during normal business hourshours on dates and times to be agreed between the Contractor and the NC3Rs. 5.4 The Provider shall provide all reasonable assistance at all times during the currency of the Agreement and during the period of two years after termination or expiry of this Agreement for the purposes of allowing the Authority to obtain such information as is necessary to fulfil the Authority's obligations to supply information for Parliamentary, Governmental, Judicial or other administrative purposes and/or to carry out an audit of the Provider's compliance with this Agreement including all activities, performance, security and integrity in connection therewith. 5.5 4.7. If at any time an overpayment has been made to the Provider Contractor for any reason whatsoever, the amount of such overpayment shall be taken into account in the assessing of any further payments, Funding payments or shall be recoverable from the ProviderContractor at the NC3Rs discretion. 4.8. The Contractor shall keep and maintain until six (6) years after this Agreement has been completed, or as long a period as may be agreed between the Parties, full and accurate records of the Project including records of: 4.8.1. all aspects of the Project; 4.8.2. all expenditure reimbursed by the NC3Rs; and 4.8.3. all payments of Funding made by the NC3Rs