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• Evidence of active insurance policies.
• Safeguarding, Prevent, and GDPR polic
y confirmation .
• References from recent clients.
• Due diligence reviews are valid for 12 months; renewed documentation must be submitted by 31 st July in any year
Expectations for Subcontractors:
• Maintain financial health and alert SCL of adverse changes
during the
monthly management meetings
.
• Maintain policies up to date with changes in legislation or
DFE rules within
30 days of updates being issued.
Consent to SCL contacting the
DFE regarding subcontractor status or
•
concerns.
Contracting:
Before delivery starts, subcontractors will enter a written agreement with SCL that includes all DfE -mandated terms:
• Granting access to DfE, auditors, and SCL to all delivery
-related documents
• Providing accurate ILR data for timely and compliant data returns
• Provisions for cooperation upon contract termination
• Agreement to inform SCL of any financial or delivery irregularities
• Confirmation that SCL remains the lead provider and accountable body
• Prohibition of second -level subcontracting
Subcontractors must not deliver provision in a way that compromises SCL’s ability to meet its obligations to the DfE, including funding, quality, safeguarding, and audit requirements.
Appointment of Subcontracting Partners
:
Protocols for SCL Staff:
The Responsible Executive
, along with support teams,
must:
• Review rationale, due diligence, and risk
• Confirm subcontracting is compliant with DfE expectations
• Approve all subcontractor appointments prior to contract award
Obtain signatures from the
Chief Financial Officer
on all contracts .
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