The Board may enter into a contract under which primary ophthalmic services are provided in accordance with the following provisions of this Part.
A contract under this section is called in this Act a "general ophthalmic services contract".
A general ophthalmic services contract may make such provision as may be agreed between the Board and the contractor or contractors in relation to—
the services to be provided under the contract,
remuneration under the contract, and
any other matters.
The services to be provided under a general ophthalmic services contract may include—
services which are not primary ophthalmic services,
services which are to be performed outside England.
In this Part, "contractor", in relation to a general ophthalmic services contract, means any person entering into the contract with the Board.