DesignationE+W
3(1)This paragraph applies where, in accordance with paragraph 2, the OfS recommends that a body (“the recommended body”) be designated to perform the assessment functions.E+W
(2)The Secretary of State may designate the recommended body only if the Secretary of State considers that—
(a)the body is suitable to perform the assessment functions, and
(b)designating the body would be appropriate for securing the effective assessment of the quality of, and the standards applied to, higher education provided by English higher education providers.
(3)If the Secretary of State decides to designate the recommended body, the Secretary of State must—
(a)notify the body of the designation before the date on which the designation takes effect (“the effective date”), and
(b)publish notice of the designation before that date.
(4)The notice of the designation must state—
(a)the name of the body, and
(b)the effective date.
(5)If the Secretary of State decides not to designate the recommended body, the Secretary of State must publish the reasons for not doing so.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 4 para. 3 in force at 1.1.2018 by S.I. 2017/1146, reg. 2(p)(i)