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• They must agree not to pursue subcontracting based solely on financial opportunity. • Subcontractors proposing expansions must notify SCL at least
12 weeks
prior to delivery changes
so rationales can be reassessed.
Expected Subcontracting Levels for 2025/26:
16-19 provision: < 20% subcontracted
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AEB provision: <5% subcontracted
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• Apprenticeships: <5% subcontracted (specialist delivery only) Our rationale for subcontracting includes: • Enhancing learner opportunities • Filling gaps in specialist provision • Supporting better geographical access • SCL’s Board and senior leaders will ensure subcontractors are high quality and low risk to public funds, supported by staff with the knowledge and experience to select, manage, and contract effectively. Providing entry points for disadvantaged or underrepresented groups
Scope:
Purpose
This policy applies to all new and existing subcontractors involved in delivery of any part of SCL’s ESFA -funded provision for 16 -19 Study Programmes, Adult Education Budget, or other applicable contracts.
Protocols for SCL Staff:
• The Procurement Team must send this policy to all potential subcontractors as part of the Invitation to Tender and annually to existing subcontractors at least 4 weeks before re -contracting discussions • Contract Managers must document subcontractor acknowledgement of the policy within 5 working days of it being sent. • The Executive Director of Legal and Procurement must confirm compliance with policy scope before final contract sign -off.
begin.
Expectations for Subcontractors:
• Read, sign, and return the Acknowledgement of Subcontracting Policy within 5 working days of receipt. • Update internal procedures to reflect SCL safeguarding, Prevent, equality, and data protection protocols within 30 days of contract award.
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