Common use of PAYMENT AND VALUE ADDED TAX Clause in Contracts

PAYMENT AND VALUE ADDED TAX. 20.1 In consideration of the provision of the Services in accordance with the terms of the Contract, the Authority shall pay the Contract Price, calculated in accordance with Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates. 20.2 The Contractor shall submit an original and a copy invoice to the Authority as indicated in Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, in respect of the Services provided by the Contractor. Each invoice shall contain all appropriate references, a detailed breakdown of the Services and the appropriate Prices or Rates and shall be supported by any other documentation required by the Authority's Representative to substantiate the invoice. All such invoices shall be denominated in Sterling. 20.3 Unless otherwise stated in the Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, payment will be made within 30 days of receipt and agreement of a valid invoice, submitted monthly in arrears and submitted for Services undertaken under the Statement of Service Requirements completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs and expenses for Services performed by the Contractor and not agreed to by the Authority will be borne by the Contractor and not included in any invoice. The sums due under this Contract will be calculated on either a fixed price basis or a variable basis and the provisions of Condition 20 will apply. 20.4 The Authority shall pay Value Added Tax on the Contract Price at the rate and in the manner prescribed by law provided that the Contractor shall provide the Authority with a Value Added Tax invoice to enable, where possible, the Authority to reclaim or obtain a refund of the Value Added Tax from HM Customs and Excise and such invoice shall be provided by the Contractor in the format and within the timescales as will enable the Authority to comply with the law or obtain such refund. 20.5 The Authority may reduce payment in respect of any Services which the Contractor has either failed to provide or has provided inadequately, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Authority. 20.6 If the Authority, acting in good faith, has a dispute in respect of any invoice, the Authority shall be entitled to withhold payment of the disputed amount, provided that it has notified the Contractor of the disputed amount and the nature of the dispute prior to the due date for payment of the invoice, and has paid any undisputed portion of the invoice to the Contractor. The parties will negotiate in good faith to resolve the dispute, and, failing resolution within five working days after receipt by the Contractor of the Authority’s notification, the dispute will be referred to dispute resolution in accordance with Condition 46. In the event of such dispute, the Contractor shall continue to perform all its obligations under this Contract notwithstanding any withholding or reduction in payment by the Authority. 20.7 The Authority may elect to pay for the Services by Government Procurement Card or such other method as the Parties may agree.

PAYMENT AND VALUE ADDED TAX. 20.1 24.1 In consideration of the provision of the Services by the Contractor in accordance with the terms of the ContractAgreement, the Authority shall pay the Contract Price, calculated in accordance with the Agreement Prices shown in Section 3: 4:Schedule of Prices and Rates. 20.2 24.2 The Contractor shall submit an original and a copy invoice invoices to the Authority as indicated every calendar month in Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, arrears in respect of the Services provided by the Contractor. Each invoice shall contain all appropriate references, a detailed breakdown of the Services and the appropriate Prices or Rates and shall be supported by any other documentation required by the Authority's Representative to substantiate the invoice. All such invoices . 24.3 One invoice shall be denominated in Sterlingprovided for each Business Unit or a central point detailing separate costs. Specific details will be agreed for individual Contracts. 20.3 Unless otherwise stated in the Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, payment will 24.4 Payment shall be made to the Contractor within 30 days of receipt and agreement of a valid invoice, submitted monthly in arrears and submitted for Services undertaken under the Statement of Service Requirements completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs and expenses for Services performed by the Contractor and not agreed to by the Authority will be borne by (at its nominated address for invoices) of the Contractor and not included in any Contractor's valid original invoice. The sums due under this Contract will Such payment to be calculated on either a fixed price basis made in pounds sterling or a variable basis and the provisions of Euro in accordance with Condition 20 will apply50. 20.4 24.5 The Authority shall pay Value Added Tax on the Contractor, in addition to the Contract Price at the rate and in the manner prescribed by law provided that the Contractor shall provide the Authority with Price, a Value Added Tax invoice sum equal to enable, where possible, the Authority to reclaim or obtain a refund of the Value Added Tax from HM Customs and Excise and such invoice shall be chargeable on the value of the Services provided in accordance with the Agreement. 24.6 All payments made by the Contractor in the format and within the timescales as will enable the Authority to comply with the law or obtain such refundshall use Automated Credit Transfer (ACT). 20.5 24.7 The Authority may reduce payment in respect of any Services which that the Contractor has either failed to provide or has provided inadequately, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Authority. 20.6 If 24.8 The Contractor shall at all times comply with the AuthorityValue Added Tax Act 1994 and all other statutes relating to direct and indirect taxes. Failure to comply may constitute a material breach of the Agreement and the Authority may exercise the rights and provisions as stated in Condition 44 (Termination on Default) hereof. 24.9 The Contractor shall furnish to the Authority the name, acting in good faithand if applicable, has a dispute in respect the value added tax registration number of any invoiceagent, the Authority shall be entitled to withhold payment supplier or sub-contractor of the disputed amount, provided that it has notified the Contractor of the disputed amount and the nature of the dispute prior to the due date for payment commencement of the invoiceany work under this Agreement by that agent, and has paid any undisputed portion of the invoice to the Contractorsupplier or sub-contractor. The parties will negotiate in good faith to resolve the dispute, and, failing resolution within five working days after receipt Upon a request by the Contractor of the Authority’s notification, the dispute will be referred to dispute resolution in accordance with Condition 46. In the event of such dispute, the Contractor shall continue not employ, or cease to perform all its obligations under this Contract notwithstanding employ any withholding agent, supplier or reduction in payment by the Authoritysub- contractor. 20.7 24.10 The Authority may elect request that the Contractor submits an original and a copy invoice by electronic means under 23.2 above. 24.11 Without prejudice to pay for any of the Services provisions of this condition or the Agreement the Contractor shall be able to accept payments by means of any Government Procurement Card or such other method (GPC), (Visa) for low value transactions. 24.12 The amount of any payment made by means of a GPC (Visa) in accordance with condition 24.11 shall be the same as the Parties may agreepayment would have been if made by any other means. 24.13 This section has been redacted as it is exempt under the Freedom of Information Act Section 43

PAYMENT AND VALUE ADDED TAX. 20.1 20.1. In consideration of the provision of the Services in accordance with the terms of the Contract, the Authority shall pay the Contract Price, calculated in accordance with Section 3: 3 - Schedule of Prices and & Rates. 20.2 20.2. The Contractor shall submit an original and a copy invoice to the Authority as indicated in Section 3: 3 - Schedule of Prices and & Rates, in respect of the Services provided by the Contractor. Each invoice shall contain all appropriate references, a detailed breakdown of the Services and the appropriate Prices or Rates and shall be supported by any other documentation required by the Authority's Representative to substantiate the invoice. All such invoices shall be denominated in SterlingEmirati Dirhams. 20.3 20.3. Unless otherwise stated in the Section 3: 3 - Schedule of Prices and & Rates, payment will be made within 30 days of receipt and agreement of a valid invoice, submitted monthly in arrears and submitted for Services undertaken under the Statement of Service Requirements completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs and expenses for Services performed by the Contractor and not agreed to by the Authority will be borne by the Contractor and not included in any invoice. The sums due under this Contract will be calculated on either a fixed price basis or a variable basis and the provisions of Condition 20 (Payment and Value Added Tax) will apply. 20.4 20.4. The Authority shall pay Value Added Tax on the Contract Price at the rate and in the manner prescribed by law provided that the Contractor shall provide the Authority with a Value Added Tax invoice to enable, where possible, the Authority to reclaim or obtain a refund of the Value Added Tax from HM Customs and Excise or other statutory authority, and such invoice shall be provided by the Contractor in the format and within the timescales as will enable the Authority to comply with the law or obtain such refund. 20.5 20.5. The Authority may reduce payment in respect of any Services which the Contractor has either failed to provide or has provided inadequately, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Authority. 20.6 20.6. If the Authority, acting in good faith, has a dispute in respect of any invoice, the Authority shall be entitled to withhold payment of the disputed amount, provided that it has notified the Contractor of the disputed amount and the nature of the dispute prior to the due date for payment of the invoice, and has paid any undisputed portion of the invoice to the Contractor. The parties will negotiate in good faith to resolve the dispute, and, failing resolution within five working days after receipt by the Contractor of the Authority’s notification, the dispute will be referred to dispute resolution in accordance with Condition 4647 (Dispute Resolution). In the event of such dispute, the Contractor shall continue to perform all its obligations under this Contract notwithstanding any withholding or reduction in payment by the Authority. 20.7 20.7. The Authority may elect to pay for the Services by Government Procurement Card or such other method as the Parties may agree.

PAYMENT AND VALUE ADDED TAX. 20.1 20.1. In consideration of the provision of the Services in accordance with the terms of the Contract, the Authority shall pay the Contract Price, calculated in accordance with Section 3: 3 - Schedule of Prices and & Rates. 20.2 20.2. The Contractor shall submit an original and a copy invoice to the Authority as indicated in Section 3: 3 - Schedule of Prices and & Rates, in respect of the Services provided by the Contractor. Each invoice shall contain all appropriate references, a detailed breakdown of the Services and the appropriate Prices or Rates and shall be supported by any other documentation required by the Authority's Representative to substantiate the invoice. All such invoices shall be denominated in SterlingSwedish Kronor. 20.3 20.3. Unless otherwise stated in the Section 3: 3 - Schedule of Prices and & Rates, payment will be made within 30 days of receipt and agreement of a valid invoice, submitted monthly in arrears and submitted for Services undertaken under the Statement of Service Requirements completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs and expenses for Services performed by the Contractor and not agreed to by the Authority will be borne by the Contractor and not included in any invoice. The sums due under this Contract will be calculated on either a fixed price basis or a variable basis and the provisions of Condition 20 (Payment and Value Added Tax) will apply. 20.4 20.4. The Authority shall pay Value Added Tax on the Contract Price at the rate and in the manner prescribed by law provided that the Contractor shall provide the Authority with a Value Added Tax invoice to enable, where possible, the Authority to reclaim or obtain a refund of the Value Added Tax from HM Customs and Excise or other statutory authority, and such invoice shall be provided by the Contractor in the format and within the timescales as will enable the Authority to comply with the law or obtain such refund. 20.5 20.5. The Authority may reduce payment in respect of any Services which the Contractor has either failed to provide or has provided inadequately, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Authority. 20.6 20.6. If the Authority, acting in good faith, has a dispute in respect of any invoice, the Authority shall be entitled to withhold payment of the disputed amount, provided that it has notified the Contractor of the disputed amount and the nature of the dispute prior to the due date for payment of the invoice, and has paid any undisputed portion of the invoice to the Contractor. The parties will negotiate in good faith to resolve the dispute, and, failing resolution within five working days after receipt by the Contractor of the Authority’s notification, the dispute will be referred to dispute resolution in accordance with Condition 4647 (Dispute Resolution). In the event of such dispute, the Contractor shall continue to perform all its obligations under this Contract notwithstanding any withholding or reduction in payment by the Authority. 20.7 20.7. The Authority may elect to pay for the Services by Government Procurement Card or such other method as the Parties may agree.

PAYMENT AND VALUE ADDED TAX. 20.1 26.1. In consideration of the provision of the Services in accordance with the terms of the Contract, the Authority shall pay the Contract Price, calculated in accordance with Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates. 20.2 26.2. The Contractor shall submit an original and a copy electronic invoice to the Authority as indicated in Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, in respect of the Services provided by the Contractor. Each invoice shall contain all appropriate references, a detailed breakdown of the Services and the appropriate Prices or Rates and shall be supported by any other documentation required by the Authority's Representative to substantiate the invoice. All such invoices shall be denominated in Sterling. 20.3 26.3. Unless otherwise stated in the Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, payment will be made within 30 days of receipt and agreement of a valid invoice, submitted monthly in arrears and submitted for Services undertaken under the Statement of Service Requirements Requirements, completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs and expenses for Services performed by the Contractor and not agreed to by the Authority will be borne by the Contractor and not included in any invoice. The sums due under this Contract will be calculated on either a fixed price basis or a variable basis and the provisions of Condition 20 26 will apply. 20.4 26.4. The Authority shall pay Value Added Tax on the Contract Price at the rate and in the manner prescribed by law provided that the Contractor shall provide the Authority with a Value Added Tax invoice to enable, where possible, the Authority to reclaim or obtain a refund of the Value Added Tax from HM Customs Revenue and Excise Customs, and such invoice shall be provided by the Contractor in the format and within the timescales as will enable the Authority to comply with the law or obtain such refund. 20.5 The 26.5. Where agreed by the parties, the Authority may reduce payment in respect of any Services which the Contractor has either failed to provide or has provided inadequately, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Authority. 20.6 26.6. If the Authority, acting in good faith, has a dispute in respect of any invoice, the Authority shall be entitled to withhold payment of the disputed amount, provided that it has notified the Contractor of the disputed amount and the nature of the dispute prior to the due date for payment of the invoice, and has paid any undisputed portion of the invoice to the Contractor. The parties will negotiate in good faith to resolve the dispute, and, failing resolution within five working days after receipt by the Contractor of the Authority’s Authority‟s notification, the dispute will be referred to dispute resolution in accordance with Condition 4652. In the event of such dispute, the Contractor shall continue to perform all its obligations under this Contract notwithstanding any withholding or reduction in payment by the Authority. 20.7 The Authority may elect to pay for the Services by Government Procurement Card or such other method as the Parties may agree.the

PAYMENT AND VALUE ADDED TAX. 20.1 17.1 In consideration of the provision of the Services in accordance with the terms of the Contract, the Authority shall pay the Contract Price, calculated in accordance with Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates. 20.2 17.2 The Contractor shall submit an original and a copy invoice to the Authority as indicated in Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, in respect of the Services provided by the Contractor. Each invoice shall contain all appropriate references, a detailed breakdown of the Services and the appropriate Prices or Rates and shall be supported by any other documentation required by the Authority's Representative to substantiate the invoice. All such invoices shall be denominated in Sterling. 20.3 17.3 Unless otherwise stated in the Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, payment will be made within 30 days of receipt and agreement of a valid invoice, submitted monthly in arrears and submitted for Services undertaken under the Statement of Service Requirements completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs and expenses for Services performed by the Contractor and not agreed to by the Authority will be borne by the Contractor and not included in any invoice. The sums due under this Contract will be calculated on either a fixed price basis or a variable basis and the provisions of Condition 20 will apply. 20.4 17.4 The Authority shall pay Value Added Tax on the Contract Price at the rate and in the manner prescribed by law provided that the Contractor shall provide the Authority with a Value Added Tax invoice to enable, where possible, the Authority to reclaim or obtain a refund of the Value Added Tax from HM Customs and Excise and such invoice shall be provided by the Contractor in the format and within the timescales as will enable the Authority to comply with the law or obtain such refund. 20.5 17.5 The Authority may reduce payment in respect of any Services which the Contractor has either failed to provide or has provided inadequately, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Authority. 20.6 17.6 If the Authority, acting in good faith, has a dispute in respect of any invoice, the Authority shall be entitled to withhold payment of the disputed amount, provided that it has notified the Contractor of the disputed amount and the nature of the dispute prior to the due date for payment of the invoice, and has paid any undisputed portion of the invoice to the Contractor. The parties will negotiate in good faith to resolve the dispute, and, failing resolution within five working days after receipt by the Contractor of the Authority’s notification, the dispute will be referred to dispute resolution in accordance with Condition 46. In the event of such dispute, the Contractor shall continue to perform all its obligations under this Contract notwithstanding any withholding or reduction in payment by the Authority. 20.7 The Authority may elect to pay for the Services by Government Procurement Card or such other method as the Parties may agree.

PAYMENT AND VALUE ADDED TAX. 20.1 In consideration of the provision of the Services in accordance with the terms of the Contract, the Authority shall pay the Contract Price, calculated in accordance with Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates. 20.2 The Contractor shall submit an original and a copy invoice to the Authority as indicated in Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, in respect of the Services provided by the Contractor. Each invoice shall contain all appropriate references, a detailed breakdown of the Services and the appropriate Prices or Rates and shall be supported by any other documentation required by the Authority's Representative to substantiate the invoice. All such invoices shall be denominated in Sterling. 20.3 Unless otherwise stated in the Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, payment will be made within 30 days of receipt and agreement of a valid invoice, submitted monthly in arrears and submitted for Services undertaken under the Statement of Service Requirements completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs and expenses for Services performed by the Contractor and not agreed to by the Authority will be borne by the Contractor and not included in any invoice. The sums due under this Contract will be calculated on either a fixed price basis or a variable basis and the provisions of Condition 20 will apply. 20.4 The Authority shall pay Value Added Tax on the Contract Price at the rate and in the manner prescribed by law provided that the Contractor shall provide the Authority with a Value Added Tax invoice to enable, where possible, the Authority to reclaim or obtain a refund of the Value Added Tax from HM Customs and Excise and such invoice shall be provided by the Contractor in the format and within the timescales as will enable the Authority to comply with the law or obtain such refund. For the purposes of the goods and Services delivered under this Contract, the Authority will only expect to pay VAT for Services delivered in the UK, and for all Services and goods delivered under this Contract in Lebanon or elsewhere outside of the UK/EU, the Authority expects the invoices to be zero rated for VAT. 20.5 The Authority may reduce payment in respect of any Services which the Contractor has either failed to provide or has provided inadequately, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Authority. 20.6 If the Authority, acting in good faith, has a dispute in respect of any invoice, the Authority shall be entitled to withhold payment of the disputed amount, provided that it has notified the Contractor of the disputed amount and the nature of the dispute prior to the due date for payment of the invoice, and has paid any undisputed portion of the invoice to the Contractor. The parties will negotiate in good faith to resolve the dispute, and, failing resolution within five working days after receipt by the Contractor of the Authority’s notification, the dispute will be referred to dispute resolution in accordance with Condition 4647. In the event of such dispute, the Contractor shall continue to perform all its obligations under this Contract notwithstanding any withholding or reduction in payment by the Authority. 20.7 The Authority may elect to pay for the Services by Government Procurement Card or such other method as the Parties may agree.

PAYMENT AND VALUE ADDED TAX. 20.1 20.1. In consideration of the provision of the Services in accordance with the terms of the Contract, the Authority shall pay the Contract Price, calculated in accordance with Section 3: 3 - Schedule of Prices and & Rates. 20.2 20.2. The Contractor shall submit an original and a copy invoice to the Authority as indicated in Section 3: 3 - Schedule of Prices and & Rates, in respect of the Services provided by the Contractor. Each invoice shall contain all appropriate references, a detailed breakdown of the Services and the appropriate Prices or Rates and shall be supported by any other documentation required by the Authority's Representative to substantiate the invoice. All such invoices shall be denominated in SterlingEuros. 20.3 20.3. Unless otherwise stated in the Section 3: 3 - Schedule of Prices and & Rates, payment will be made within 30 days of receipt and agreement of a valid invoice, submitted monthly in arrears and submitted for Services undertaken under the Statement of Service Requirements completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs and expenses for Services performed by the Contractor and not agreed to by the Authority will be borne by the Contractor and not included in any invoice. The sums due under this Contract will be calculated on either a fixed price basis or a variable basis and the provisions of Condition 20 (Payment and Value Added Tax) will apply. 20.4 20.4. The Authority shall pay Value Added Tax on the Contract Price at the rate and in the manner prescribed by law provided that the Contractor shall provide the Authority with a Value Added Tax invoice to enable, where possible, the Authority to reclaim or obtain a refund of the Value Added Tax from HM Customs and Excise or other statutory authority, and such invoice shall be provided by the Contractor in the format and within the timescales as will enable the Authority to comply with the law or obtain such refund. 20.5 20.5. The Authority may reduce payment in respect of any Services which the Contractor has either failed to provide or has provided inadequately, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Authority. 20.6 20.6. If the Authority, acting in good faith, has a dispute in respect of any invoice, the Authority shall be entitled to withhold payment of the disputed amount, provided that it has notified the Contractor of the disputed amount and the nature of the dispute prior to the due date for payment of the invoice, and has paid any undisputed portion of the invoice to the Contractor. The parties will negotiate in good faith to resolve the dispute, and, failing resolution within five working days after receipt by the Contractor of the Authority’s notification, the dispute will be referred to dispute resolution in accordance with Condition 4647 (Dispute Resolution). In the event of such dispute, the Contractor shall continue to perform all its obligations under this Contract notwithstanding any withholding or reduction in payment by the Authority. 20.7 20.7. The Authority may elect to pay for the Services by Government Procurement Card or such other method as the Parties may agree.

PAYMENT AND VALUE ADDED TAX. 20.1 20.1. In consideration of the provision of the Services in accordance with the terms of the Contract, the Authority shall pay the Contract Price, calculated in accordance with Section 3: Schedule of Prices and & Rates. 20.2 20.2. The Contractor shall submit an original and a copy electronic invoice to the Authority as indicated in Section 3: Schedule of Prices and & Rates, in respect of the Services provided by the Contractor. Each invoice shall contain all appropriate references, a detailed breakdown of the Services charges for Equipment and Services, and the appropriate Prices or Rates Rates, and shall be supported by any other documentation required by the Authority's Representative to substantiate the invoiceother 20.3. All such invoices shall be denominated in Sterling. 20.3 Unless otherwise stated in the Section 3: Schedule of Prices and & Rates, payment will be made within 30 days of receipt and agreement of a valid invoice, submitted monthly in arrears and submitted for Services undertaken under the Statement of Service Requirements Requirements, and completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs and expenses for Services performed by the Contractor and not agreed to by the Authority will be borne by the Contractor and not included in any invoice. The sums due under this Contract will be calculated on either a fixed price basis or where applicable, a variable time and materials basis and the provisions of Condition 20 will apply. 20.4 20.4. The Authority shall pay Value Added Tax on the Contract Price at the rate and in the manner prescribed by law provided that the Contractor shall provide the Authority with a Value Added Tax invoice to enable, where possible, the Authority to reclaim or obtain a refund of the Value Added Tax from HM Revenue and Customs and Excise or other statutory authority, and such invoice shall be provided by the Contractor in the format and within the timescales as will enable the Authority to comply with the law or obtain such refund. 20.5 20.5. The Authority may reduce payment in respect of any Services which the Contractor has either failed to provide or has provided inadequately, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Authority. 20.6 20.6. If the Authority, acting in good faith, has a dispute in respect of any invoice, the Authority shall be entitled to withhold payment of the disputed amount, provided that it has notified the Contractor of the disputed amount and the nature of the dispute prior to the due date for payment of the invoice, and has paid any undisputed portion of the invoice to the Contractor. The parties will negotiate in good faith to resolve the dispute, and, failing resolution within five working days after receipt by the Contractor of the Authority’s notification, the dispute will be referred to dispute resolution in accordance with Condition 46. In the event of such dispute, the Contractor shall continue to perform all its obligations under this Contract notwithstanding any withholding or reduction in payment by the Authority. 20.7 The Authority may elect to pay for the Services by Government Procurement Card or such other method as the Parties may agree.

PAYMENT AND VALUE ADDED TAX. 20.1 23.1 In consideration of the provision of the Services by the Contractor in accordance with the terms of the ContractAgreement, the Authority shall pay the Contract Price, calculated in accordance with the Agreement Prices shown in Section 3: 4:Schedule of Prices and Rates. 20.2 23.2 The Contractor shall submit an original and a copy invoice invoices to the Authority as indicated every calendar month in Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, arrears in respect of the Services provided by the Contractor. Each invoice shall contain all appropriate references, a detailed breakdown of the Services and the appropriate Prices or Rates and shall be supported by any other documentation required by the Authority's Representative to substantiate the invoice. All such invoices . 23.3 One invoice shall be denominated in Sterlingprovided for each Area, or to a central point if required, detailing separate costs for commission, returns , process serving and fees. 20.3 Unless otherwise stated in the Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, payment will 23.4 Payment shall be made to the Contractor within 30 [30] days of receipt and agreement of a valid invoice, submitted monthly in arrears and submitted for Services undertaken under the Statement of Service Requirements completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs and expenses for Services performed by the Contractor and not agreed to by the Authority will be borne by (at its nominated address for invoices) of the Contractor and not included in any Contractor's valid original invoice. The sums due under this Contract will Such payment to be calculated on either a fixed price basis made in pounds sterling or a variable basis and the provisions of Euro in accordance with Condition 20 will apply44. 20.4 23.5 The Authority shall pay Value Added Tax on the Contractor, in addition to the Contract Price at the rate and in the manner prescribed by law provided that the Contractor shall provide the Authority with Price, a Value Added Tax invoice sum equal to enable, where possible, the Authority to reclaim or obtain a refund of the Value Added Tax from HM Customs and Excise and such invoice shall be chargeable on the value of the Services provided in accordance with the Agreement. 23.6 All payments made by the Contractor in the format and within the timescales as will enable the Authority to comply with the law or obtain such refundshall use Automated Credit Transfer (ACT). 20.5 23.7 The Authority may reduce payment in respect of any Services which that the Contractor has either failed to provide or has provided inadequately, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Authority. 20.6 If 23.8 The Contractor shall at all times comply with the AuthorityValue Added Tax Xxx 0000 and all other statutes relating to direct and indirect taxes. Failure to comply may constitute a material breach of the Agreement and the Authority may exercise the rights and provisions as stated in Condition 43 (Termination on Default) hereof. 23.9 The Contractor shall furnish to the Authority the name, acting in good faithand if applicable, has a dispute in respect the value added tax registration number of any invoiceagent, the Authority shall be entitled to withhold payment supplier or sub-contractor of the disputed amount, provided that it has notified the Contractor of the disputed amount and the nature of the dispute prior to the due date for payment commencement of the invoiceany work under this Agreement by that agent, and has paid any undisputed portion of the invoice to the Contractorsupplier or sub-contractor. The parties will negotiate in good faith to resolve the dispute, and, failing resolution within five working days after receipt Upon a request by the Contractor of the Authority’s notification, the dispute will be referred to dispute resolution in accordance with Condition 46. In the event of such dispute, the Contractor shall continue not employ, or cease to perform all its obligations under this Contract notwithstanding employ any withholding agent, supplier or reduction in payment by the Authoritysub- contractor. 20.7 23.10 The Authority may elect request that the Contractor submits an original and a copy invoice by electronic means under 23.2 above. 23.11 Without prejudice to pay for any of the Services provisions of this condition or the Agreement the Contractor shall be able to accept payments by means of any Government Procurement Card or such other method (GPC), (Visa) for low value transactions. 23.12 The amount of any payment made by means of a GPC (Visa) in accordance with condition 23.11 shall be the same as the Parties may agreepayment would have been if made by any other means. 23.13 Without prejudice to any other remedy available to the Authority or Barclays Bank Plc as against the Contractor, the Contractor shall indemnify the Authority against any loss or damage arising from the use of GPC (Visa) otherwise than in accordance with the GPC (Visa) Agreement caused by any wilful act or omission or negligence of the Contractor providing always that the Authority shall have exhausted any remedy against Barclays Bank Plc in respect of such loss or damage.

PAYMENT AND VALUE ADDED TAX. 20.1 In consideration of the provision of the Services by the Contractor in accordance with the terms of the Contract, the Authority shall pay the Contract Price, calculated in accordance with Section 34: Schedule of Prices and Rates. 20.2 . The Contractor shall submit an original and a copy invoice to the Authority as indicated at Monthly intervals in Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, arrears in respect of the Services provided by the Contractor. Each invoice shall contain all appropriate references, a detailed breakdown of the Services and the appropriate Prices or Rates and shall be supported by any other documentation required by the Authority's Representative to substantiate the invoice. All such invoices Payment shall be denominated in Sterling. 20.3 Unless otherwise stated in made to the Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, payment will be made Contractor within 30 days of receipt and agreement of a valid invoice, submitted monthly in arrears and submitted for Services undertaken under the Statement of Service Requirements completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs and expenses for Services performed by the Contractor and not agreed to by the Authority will be borne by (at its nominated address for invoices) of the Contractor and not included in any Contractor's valid original invoice. The sums due under this Contract will Such payment to be calculated on either a fixed price basis made in pounds sterling or a variable basis and the provisions of Euro in accordance with Condition 20 will apply. 20.4 52 The Authority shall pay Value Added Tax on the Contractor, in addition to the Contract Price at the rate and in the manner prescribed by law provided that the Contractor shall provide the Authority with Price, a Value Added Tax invoice sum equal to enable, where possible, the Authority to reclaim or obtain a refund of the Value Added Tax from HM Customs and Excise and such invoice shall be chargeable on the value of the Services provided in accordance with the Contract. All payments made by the Contractor in the format and within the timescales as will enable the Authority to comply with the law or obtain such refund. 20.5 shall use Automated Credit Transfer (ACT). The Authority may reduce payment in respect of any Services which that the Contractor has either failed to provide or has provided inadequately, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Authority. 20.6 If . The Authority may request that the Authority, acting in good faith, has Contractor submits an original and a dispute in respect copy invoice by electronic means under 20.2 above. Without prejudice to any of the provisions of this Condition or the Contract the Contractor shall be able to accept payments for low value transactions (as defined by the Authority from time to time) by means of any invoice, the Authority shall be entitled to withhold payment of the disputed amount, provided that it has notified the Contractor of the disputed amount and the nature of the dispute prior to the due date for payment of the invoice, and has paid any undisputed portion of the invoice to the ContractorGovernment Procurement Card (GPC). The parties will negotiate in good faith to resolve the dispute, and, failing resolution within five working days after receipt amount of any payment made by the Contractor means of the Authority’s notification, the dispute will be referred to dispute resolution a GPC in accordance with Condition 4620.8 shall be the same as the payment would have been if made by any other means. In Without prejudice to any other remedy available to the event of such disputeAuthority or the card issuing bank as against the Contractor, the Contractor shall continue to perform all its obligations under this Contract notwithstanding indemnify the Authority against any withholding loss or reduction damage arising from the use of GPC caused by any wilful act or omission or negligence of the Contractor providing always that the Authority shall have exhausted any remedy against the card issuing bank in payment by the Authorityrespect of such loss or damage. 20.7 The Authority may elect to pay for the Services by Government Procurement Card or such other method as the Parties may agree.

PAYMENT AND VALUE ADDED TAX. 20.1 In consideration of the provision of the Goods and Services in accordance with the terms of the Contract, the Authority shall pay the Contract Price, calculated in accordance with Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates. 20.2 The Contractor shall submit an original and a copy invoice to the Authority as indicated in Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, in respect of the Goods and Services provided by the Contractor. Each invoice shall contain all appropriate references, a detailed breakdown of the Goods and Services and the appropriate Prices or Rates and shall be supported by any other documentation required by the Authority's Representative to substantiate the invoice. All such invoices shall be denominated in Sterling. 20.3 Unless otherwise stated in the Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, payment will be made within 30 days of receipt and agreement of a valid invoice, submitted monthly in arrears and submitted for Goods and Services undertaken under the Statement of Service Requirements completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs and expenses for Goods and Services performed by the Contractor and not agreed to by the Authority will be borne by the Contractor and not included in any invoice. The sums due under this Contract will be calculated on either a fixed price basis or a variable basis and the provisions of Condition 20 will apply. 20.4 The Authority shall pay Value Added Tax on the Contract Price at the rate and in the manner prescribed by law provided that the Contractor shall provide the Authority with a Value Added Tax invoice to enable, where possible, the Authority to reclaim or obtain a refund of the Value Added Tax from HM Customs and Excise and such invoice shall be provided by the Contractor in the format and within the timescales as will enable the Authority to comply with the law or obtain such refund. For the purposes of the goods and Services delivered under this Contract, the Authority will only expect to pay VAT for Services delivered in the UK, and for all Services and goods delivered to under this Contract or elsewhere outside of the UK/EU, the Authority expects the invoices to all be zero rated for VAT. 20.5 The Authority may reduce payment in respect of any Services or Goods which the Contractor has either failed to provide or has provided inadequately, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Authority. 20.6 If the Authority, acting in good faith, has a dispute in respect of any invoice, the Authority shall be entitled to withhold payment of the disputed amount, provided that it has notified the Contractor of the disputed amount and the nature of the dispute prior to the due date for payment of the invoice, and has paid any undisputed portion of the invoice to the Contractor. The parties will negotiate in good faith to resolve the dispute, and, failing resolution within five working days after receipt by the Contractor of the Authority’s notification, the dispute will be referred to dispute resolution in accordance with Condition 4647. In the event of such dispute, the Contractor shall continue to perform all its obligations under this Contract notwithstanding any withholding or reduction in payment by the Authority. 20.7 The Authority may elect to pay for the Services or Goods by Government Procurement Card or such other method as the Parties may agree.

PAYMENT AND VALUE ADDED TAX. 20.1 In consideration of the provision of the Services in accordance with the terms of the Contract, the Authority shall pay the Contract Price, calculated in accordance with Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates. 20.2 The Contractor shall submit an original and a copy invoice to the Authority as indicated in Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, in respect of the Services provided by the Contractor. Each invoice shall contain all appropriate references, a detailed breakdown of the Services and the appropriate Prices or Rates and shall be supported by any other documentation required by the Authority's Representative to substantiate the invoice. All such invoices shall be denominated in Sterling. 20.3 Unless otherwise stated in the Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, payment will be made within 30 days of receipt and agreement of a valid invoice, submitted monthly in arrears and submitted for Services undertaken under the Statement of Service Requirements completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs and expenses for Services performed by the Contractor and not agreed to by the Authority will be borne by the Contractor and not included in any invoice. The sums due under this Contract will be calculated on either a fixed price basis or a variable basis and the provisions of Condition 20 will apply. 20.4 The Authority shall pay Value Added Tax on the Contract Price at the rate and in the manner prescribed by law provided that the Contractor shall provide the Authority with a Value Added Tax invoice to enable, where possible, the Authority to reclaim or obtain a refund of the Value Added Tax from HM Customs and Excise and such invoice shall be provided by the Contractor in the format and within the timescales as will enable the Authority to comply with the law or obtain such refund. For the purposes of the goods and Services delivered under this Contract, the Authority will only expect to pay VAT for Services delivered in the UK, and for all Services and goods delivered under this Contract outside of the UK/EU, the Authority expects the invoices to all be zero rated for VAT. 20.5 The Authority may reduce payment in respect of any Services which the Contractor has either failed to provide or has provided inadequately, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Authority. 20.6 If the Authority, acting in good faith, has a dispute in respect of any invoice, the Authority shall be entitled to withhold payment of the disputed amount, provided that it has notified the Contractor of the disputed amount and the nature of the dispute prior to the due date for payment of the invoice, and has paid any undisputed portion of the invoice to the Contractor. The parties will negotiate in good faith to resolve the dispute, and, failing resolution within five working days after receipt by the Contractor of the Authority’s notification, the dispute will be referred to dispute resolution in accordance with Condition 4647. In the event of such dispute, the Contractor shall continue to perform all its obligations under this Contract notwithstanding any withholding or reduction in payment by the Authority. 20.7 The Authority may elect to pay for the Services by Government Procurement Card or such other method as the Parties may agree.

PAYMENT AND VALUE ADDED TAX. 20.1 In consideration of the provision of the Services in accordance with the terms of the Contract, the Authority shall pay the Contract Price, calculated in accordance with Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates. 20.2 The Contractor shall submit an original and a copy invoice to the Authority as indicated in Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, in respect of the Services provided by the Contractor. Each invoice shall contain all appropriate references, a detailed breakdown of the Services and the appropriate Prices or Rates and shall be supported by any other documentation required by the Authority's Representative to substantiate the invoice. All such invoices shall be denominated in [insert currency e.g. Sterling]. 20.3 Unless otherwise stated in the Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, payment will be made within 30 days of receipt and agreement of a valid invoice, submitted monthly in arrears and submitted for Services undertaken under the Statement of Service Requirements completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs and expenses for Services performed by the Contractor and not agreed to by the Authority will be borne by the Contractor and not included in any invoice. The sums due under this Contract will be calculated on either a fixed price basis or a variable basis and the provisions of Condition 20 will apply. 20.4 The Authority shall pay Value Added Tax on the Contract Price at the rate and in the manner prescribed by law provided that the Contractor shall provide the Authority with a Value Added Tax invoice to enable, where possible, the Authority to reclaim or obtain a refund of the Value Added Tax from HM Customs and Excise and such invoice shall be provided by the Contractor in the format and within the timescales as will enable the Authority to comply with the law or obtain such refund. 20.5 The Authority may reduce payment in respect of any Services which the Contractor has either failed to provide or has provided inadequately, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Authority. 20.6 If the Authority, acting in good faith, has a dispute in respect of any invoice, the Authority shall be entitled to withhold payment of the disputed amount, provided that it has notified the Contractor of the disputed amount and the nature of the dispute prior to the due date for payment of the invoice, and has paid any undisputed portion of the invoice to the Contractor. The parties will negotiate in good faith to resolve the dispute, and, failing resolution within five working days after receipt by the Contractor of the Authority’s notification, the dispute will be referred to dispute resolution in accordance with Condition 46. In the event of such dispute, the Contractor shall continue to perform all its obligations under this Contract notwithstanding any withholding or reduction in payment by the Authority. 20.7 The Authority may elect to pay for the Services by Government Procurement Card or such other method as the Parties may agree.

PAYMENT AND VALUE ADDED TAX. 20.1 22.1 In consideration of the provision of the Services by the Contractor in accordance with the terms of the Contract, the Authority shall pay the Contract Price, calculated in accordance with Section 3: the Schedule of Prices and Rates. 20.2 22.2 The Contractor shall submit an original and a copy invoice to the Authority as indicated at Monthly intervals in Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, arrears in respect of the Services provided by the Contractor. Each invoice shall contain all appropriate references, a detailed breakdown of the Services and the appropriate Prices or Rates and shall be supported by any other documentation required by the Authority's Representative to substantiate the invoice. All such invoices . 22.3 Payment shall be denominated in Sterling. 20.3 Unless otherwise stated in made to the Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, payment will be made Contractor within 30 days of receipt and agreement of a valid invoice, submitted monthly in arrears and submitted for Services undertaken under the Statement of Service Requirements completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs and expenses for Services performed by the Contractor and not agreed to by the Authority will be borne by (at its nominated address for invoices) of the Contractor and not included in any Contractor's valid original invoice. The sums due under this Contract will be calculated on either a fixed price basis or a variable basis and the provisions of Condition 20 will apply. 20.4 22.4 The Authority shall pay Value Added Tax on the Contractor, in addition to the Contract Price at the rate and in the manner prescribed by law provided that the Contractor shall provide the Authority with Price, a Value Added Tax invoice sum equal to enable, where possible, the Authority to reclaim or obtain a refund of the Value Added Tax from HM Customs and Excise and such invoice shall be chargeable on the value of the Services provided in accordance with the Contract. 22.5 All payments made by the Contractor in the format and within the timescales as will enable the Authority to comply with the law or obtain such refundshall use Automated Credit Transfer (ACT). 20.5 The Authority may reduce 22.6 On receipt of an invalid invoice whereby a reduction in payment is applicable in respect of any Services which that the Contractor has either failed to provide or has provided inadequately, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the AuthorityAuthority resulting in a reduction in payment the Contractor shall issue a credit note. Payment shall be made to the Contractor based on the original invoice 30 days from receipt of the credit note. 20.6 If 22.7 The Contractor accepts that time is of the Authorityessence in performing the Services for the Key Milestones to be set out in the Service Level Agreement and accordingly will consider Service Credits when the Service Level Agreements is being set and agreed between the Parties. 22.8 The Contractor shall at all times comply with the Value Added Tax Xxx 0000 and all other statutes relating to direct and indirect taxes. Failure to comply may constitute a material breach of the Contract and the Authority may exercise the rights and provisions as stated in Condition 45 (Termination on Default) hereof. 22.9 The Contractor shall furnish to the Authority the name, acting in good faithand if applicable, has a dispute in respect the value added tax registration number of any invoiceagent, the Authority shall be entitled to withhold payment supplier or sub-contractor of the disputed amount, provided that it has notified the Contractor of the disputed amount and the nature of the dispute prior to the due date for payment commencement of the invoiceany work under this Contract by that agent, and has paid any undisputed portion of the invoice to the Contractorsupplier or sub- contractor. The parties will negotiate in good faith to resolve the dispute, and, failing resolution within five working days after receipt Upon a request by the Contractor of the Authority’s notification, the dispute will be referred to dispute resolution in accordance with Condition 46. In the event of such dispute, the Contractor shall continue not employ, or cease to perform all its obligations under this Contract notwithstanding employ any withholding agent, supplier or reduction in payment by the Authoritysub-contractor. 20.7 The Authority may elect to pay for the Services by Government Procurement Card or such other method as the Parties may agree.

PAYMENT AND VALUE ADDED TAX. 20.1 In consideration of the provision of the Services in accordance with the terms of the Contract, the Authority shall pay the Contract Price, calculated in accordance with Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates. 20.2 The Contractor shall submit an original and a copy invoice to the Authority as indicated in Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, in respect of the Services provided by the Contractor. Each invoice shall contain all appropriate references, a detailed breakdown of the Services and the appropriate Prices or Rates and shall be supported by any other documentation required by the Authority's Representative to substantiate the invoice. All such invoices shall be denominated in Sterling. Where different currency costs have been incurred with third parties, the exchange rate should be used as at date of payment specified on the third party invoice, and taken from the HSBC bank rate published on that day at midday. 20.3 Unless otherwise stated in the Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, payment will be made within 30 days of receipt and agreement of a valid and correctly presented invoice, submitted monthly in arrears and submitted for Services undertaken under the Statement of Service Requirements completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs and expenses for Services performed by the Contractor and not agreed to by the Authority will be borne by the Contractor and not included in any invoice. The sums due under this Contract will be calculated on either a fixed price basis or a variable basis and the provisions of Condition 20 will apply. 20.4 The Authority shall pay Value Added Tax on the Contract Price at the rate and in the manner prescribed by law provided that the Contractor shall provide the Authority with a Value Added Tax invoice to enable, where possible, the Authority to reclaim or obtain a refund of the Value Added Tax from HM Customs and Excise and such invoice shall be provided by the Contractor in the format and within the timescales as will enable the Authority to comply with the law or obtain such refund. 20.5 The Authority may reduce payment in respect of any Services which the Contractor has either failed to provide or has provided inadequately, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Authority. 20.6 If the Authority, acting in good faith, has a dispute in respect of any invoice, the Authority shall be entitled to withhold payment of the disputed amount, provided that it has notified the Contractor of the disputed amount and the nature of the dispute prior to the due date for payment of the invoice, and has paid any undisputed portion of the invoice to the Contractor. The parties will negotiate in good faith to resolve the dispute, and, failing resolution within five working days after receipt by the Contractor of the Authority’s notification, the dispute will be referred to dispute resolution in accordance with Condition 46. In the event of such dispute, the Contractor shall continue to perform all its obligations under this Contract notwithstanding any withholding or reduction in payment by the Authority. 20.7 The Authority may elect to pay for the Services by Government Procurement Card or such other method as the Parties may agree.

PAYMENT AND VALUE ADDED TAX. 20.1 In consideration of the provision of the Services in accordance with the terms of the Contract, the Authority shall pay the Contract Price, calculated in accordance with Section 3: 3 - Schedule of Prices and Rates. 20.2 The Contractor shall submit an original and a copy invoice to the Authority as indicated in Section 3: 3 - Schedule of Prices and Rates, in respect of the Services provided by the Contractor. Each invoice shall contain all appropriate references, a detailed breakdown of the Services and the appropriate Prices or Rates and shall be supported by any other documentation required by the Authority's Representative to substantiate the invoice. All such invoices shall be denominated in Sterling. 20.3 Unless otherwise stated in the Section 3: 3 - Schedule of Prices and Rates, payment will be made within 30 days of receipt and agreement of a valid invoice, submitted monthly in arrears and submitted for Services undertaken under the Statement of Service Requirements completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs and expenses for Services performed by the Contractor and not agreed to by the Authority will be borne by the Contractor and not included in any invoice. The sums due under this Contract will be calculated on either a fixed price basis or a variable basis and the provisions of Condition 20 (Payment and Value Added Tax) will apply. 20.4 The Authority shall pay Value Added Tax on the Contract Price at the rate and in the manner prescribed by law provided that the Contractor shall provide the Authority with a Value Added Tax invoice to enable, where possible, the Authority to reclaim or obtain a refund of the Value Added Tax from HM Customs and Excise and such invoice shall be provided by the Contractor in the format and within the timescales as will enable the Authority to comply with the law or obtain such refund. 20.5 The Authority may reduce payment in respect of any Services which the Contractor has either failed to provide or has provided inadequately, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Authority. 20.6 If the Authority, acting in good faith, has a dispute in respect of any invoice, the Authority shall be entitled to withhold payment of the disputed amount, provided that it has notified the Contractor of the disputed amount and the nature of the dispute prior to the due date for payment of the invoice, and has paid any undisputed portion of the invoice to the Contractor. The parties will negotiate in good faith to resolve the dispute, and, failing resolution within five working days after receipt by the Contractor of the Authority’s notification, the dispute will be referred to dispute resolution in accordance with Condition 4647 (Dispute Resolution). In the event of such dispute, the Contractor shall continue to perform all its obligations under this Contract notwithstanding any withholding or reduction in payment by the Authority. 20.7 The Authority may elect to pay for the Services by Government Procurement Card or such other method as the Parties may agree.

PAYMENT AND VALUE ADDED TAX. 20.1 In consideration of the provision of the Services in accordance with the terms of the Contract, the Authority shall pay the Contract Price, calculated in accordance with Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates. 20.2 The Contractor shall submit an original and a copy invoice to the Authority as indicated in Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, in respect of the Services provided by the Contractor. Each invoice shall contain all appropriate references, a detailed breakdown of the Services and the appropriate Prices or Rates and shall be supported by any other documentation required by the Authority's Representative to substantiate the invoice. All such invoices shall be denominated in Sterling. 20.3 Unless otherwise stated in the Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, payment will be made within 30 days of receipt and agreement of a valid invoiceinvoices, submitted monthly in arrears and submitted for Services undertaken under the Statement of Service Requirements completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs and expenses for Services performed by the Contractor and not agreed to by the Authority will be borne by the Contractor and not included in any invoice. The sums due under this Contract will be calculated on either a fixed price basis or a variable basis and the provisions of Condition 20 will apply. 20.4 The Authority shall pay Value Added Tax on the Contract Price at the rate and in the manner prescribed by law provided that the Contractor shall provide the Authority with a Value Added Tax invoice to enable, where possible, the Authority to reclaim or obtain a refund of the Value Added Tax from HM Customs and Excise and such invoice shall be provided by the Contractor in the format and within the timescales as will enable the Authority to comply with the law or obtain such refund. 20.5 The Authority may reduce payment in respect of any Services which the Contractor has either failed to provide or has provided inadequately, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Authority. 20.6 If the Authority, acting in good faith, has a dispute in respect of any invoice, the Authority shall be entitled to withhold payment of the disputed amount, provided that it has notified the Contractor of the disputed amount and the nature of the dispute prior to the due date for payment of the invoice, and has paid any undisputed portion of the invoice to the Contractor. The parties will negotiate in good faith to resolve the dispute, and, failing resolution within five working days after receipt by the Contractor of the Authority’s Authority‟s notification, the dispute will be referred to dispute resolution in accordance with Condition 4645. In the event of such dispute, the Contractor shall continue to perform all its obligations under this Contract notwithstanding any withholding or reduction in payment by the Authority. 20.7 The Authority may elect to pay for the Services by Government Procurement Card or such other method as the Parties may agree.

PAYMENT AND VALUE ADDED TAX. 20.1 In consideration of the provision of the Services in accordance with the terms of the Contract, the Authority shall pay the Contract Price, calculated in accordance with Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates. 20.2 The Contractor shall submit an original and a copy invoice to the Authority as indicated in Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, in respect of the Services provided by the Contractor. Each invoice shall contain all appropriate references, a detailed breakdown of the Services and the appropriate Prices or Rates and shall be supported by any other documentation required by the Authority's Representative to substantiate the invoice. All such invoices shall be denominated in SterlingBahraini Dinar. 20.3 Unless otherwise stated in the Section 3: Schedule of Prices and Rates, payment will be made within 30 days of receipt and agreement of a valid invoice, submitted monthly in arrears and submitted for Services undertaken under the Statement of Service Requirements completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs and expenses for Services performed by the Contractor and not agreed to by the Authority will be borne by the Contractor and not included in any invoice. The sums due under this Contract will be calculated on either a fixed price basis or a variable basis and the provisions of Condition 20 will apply. 20.4 The Authority shall pay Value Added Tax on the Contract Price at the rate and in the manner prescribed by law provided that the Contractor shall provide the Authority with a Value Added Tax invoice to enable, where possible, the Authority to reclaim or obtain a refund of the Value Added Tax from HM Customs and Excise and such invoice shall be provided by the Contractor in the format and within the timescales as will enable the Authority to comply with the law or obtain such refund. 20.5 The Authority may reduce payment in respect of any Services which the Contractor has either failed to provide or has provided inadequately, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Authority. 20.6 If the Authority, acting in good faith, has a dispute in respect of any invoice, the Authority shall be entitled to withhold payment of the disputed amount, provided that it has notified the Contractor of the disputed amount and the nature of the dispute prior to the due date for payment of the invoice, and has paid any undisputed portion of the invoice to the Contractor. The parties will negotiate in good faith to resolve the dispute, and, failing resolution within five working days after receipt by the Contractor of the Authority’s notification, the dispute will be referred to dispute resolution in accordance with Condition 46. In the event of such dispute, the Contractor shall continue to perform all its obligations under this Contract notwithstanding any withholding or reduction in payment by the Authority. 20.7 The Authority may elect to pay for the Services by Government Procurement Card or such other method as the Parties may agree.