Part 1: Key definitions Section 9: Light touch contracts
Subsection (1) introduces the term "light touch contract" i.e., contracts for the supply of certain services which will be identified by regulations made under subsection (2).  Throughout the legislation this term is used to distinguish light touch contracts (which benefit from less regulation and some special rules).
	Subsection (2) states an appropriate authority (defined in 123(1)) may by regulations determine which contracts should be deemed light touch contracts.
	Subsections (3)-(4) bind the power at subsection (2) by requiring an appropriate authority to have regard to the nature of the services and consider whether it is appropriate for them to be light touch contracts; taking into account cross border interest by suppliers, whether the benefit is for an individual or a community and whether proximity of the supplier and recipient is required for effective and efficient supply of the services.
	Subsection (5) makes clear that a reference to a light touch contract includes a reference to a framework for the award of light touch contracts.