SCL Subcontracting Policy

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Supply Chain Fees and Charges: Performance will be managed in line with the SCL Subcontract Performance Management Process V2 (Aug 202 5): • Risk ratings (RAG) determine monitoring frequency: Green

– bimonthly;

Amber – monthly; Red

– fortnightly

• Kick -off meetings set expectations and profiles • Regular review meetings scheduled; performance issues escalated to Head of Employability and Governance Board • A risk register and escalation log will be maintained

MANAGING RISK

Purpose To ensure all risks to learners, funding, and SCL’s reputation from subcontracted provision are identified, recorded, mitigated, and monitored.

Protocols for SCL Staff:

A Subcontractor Risk Register

must be created for each subcontractor by

the Contract Manager within

5 working days of contract signing

.

• The Risk Register must assess risks in achievement rates, safeguarding, Prevent, financial stability, quality of delivery, health & safety, and GDPR compliance. • The Executive Director of Legal and Procurement must review the Risk Register quarterly and after any significant events (e.g., Ofsted inspections or complaints).

• Contract Managers must escalate risks rated as “High” within

2 working

days to the Executive Director of Legal and Procurement and agree a mitigation plan within 5 working days .

Expectations for Subcontractors:

• Co -operate fully in risk assessments, providing requested documents within 5 working days .

• Implement agreed risk mitigation actions within

10 working days

of being

notified.

• Notify SCL immediately of incidents affecting risk profile (e.g., staff changes, safeguarding concerns, major complaints).

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