SCL Subcontracting Policy

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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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